CTA
The Common Vein Copyright 2010
Introduction
CT angiography (“angio-CT”) of the brain is a specialized study of the brain’s arterial anatomy
Indications
(study of / in suspicion of):
Aneurysm
Arterial stenosis
Arterial dissection
Arteriovenous malformation
Contraindication
Advantages
Disadvantages
Aim
Method
Patient Preparation
Equipment
Technique
Contrast is required; dose of 50-100 cc of non-ionic contrast is used.
Results
Complications
Conclusion