A CT pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) is a medical diagnostic test that employs computed tomography (CT) angiography to obtain an image of the pulmonary arteries...
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PE but cannot rule it out. CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is a pulmonary angiogram obtained using computed tomography (CT) with radiocontrast rather...
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Computed tomography angiography (redirect from CT angiogram)
there is leakage. CT pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) is used to examine the pulmonary arteries in the lungs, most commonly to rule out pulmonary embolism (PE)...
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Angiography (redirect from Angiogram)
Lisbon. For example, in 1932, Lopo de Carvalho performed the first pulmonary angiogram via venous puncture of the superior member. In 1948 the first cavogram...
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Computed tomography of the chest (redirect from Chest CT)
as to assess lymph node status at the hila and the mediastinum. CT pulmonary angiogram, which uses time-matched ("phased") protocols to assess the lung...
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arms and legs. An example of this type of exam is CT pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) used to diagnose pulmonary embolism (PE). It employs computed tomography and...
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Keller, Dagmar; Frauenfelder, Thomas; Alkadhi, Hatem (2016). "Dual Energy CT Pulmonary Angiography with 6g IodineāA Propensity Score-Matched Study". PLOS ONE...
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(October 2001). "Clinical validity of a normal pulmonary angiogram in patients with suspected pulmonary embolism--a critical review". Clinical Radiology...
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Circulatory system (section Pulmonary circulation)
to image arteries, called an MRI angiogram. For evaluation of the blood supply to the lungs a CT pulmonary angiogram may be used. Vascular ultrasonography...
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generated image, even if digitized. However, in applications which involve CT scans a three-dimensional model is automatically produced from many single-slice...
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aortic dissection CT scan: useful in diagnosis of aortic dissection V/Q scintigraphy or CT pulmonary angiogram: useful when pulmonary embolism is suspected...
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ventilation/perfusion scan (V/Q scan) or a CT pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) is the optimal investigation in pregnant women with suspected pulmonary embolism. A V/Q scan confers...
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confirmation with right heart catheter and pulmonary angiography (PA). Both V/Q scanning and modern multidetector CT angiography (CTPA) may be accurate methods...
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Arteriovenous malformation (redirect from Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation)
image the blood vessels and structures of the brain. A magnetic resonance angiogram can be an invasive procedure, involving the introduction of contrast dyes...
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computer tomography (CT) and CT pulmonary angiograms (CTPAs). The radiocontrast agent is given intravenously in computed tomography (CT) scans, angiography...
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pulmonary embolism in CT pulmonary angiograms using an AI-powered algorithm". "AI-powered detection of pulmonary embolism in CT pulmonary angiograms:...
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administered may be decreased or the ventilation phase omitted. A CT pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) with radiocontrast can alternatively be performed, although...
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in cases of suspected pulmonary embolism where a CT pulmonary angiogram is negative but a high clinical suspicion of pulmonary embolism remains. It may...
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Perfusion scanning (redirect from Radionuclide angiograms)
is technetium-99m pertechnetate. Initially it provides a radionuclide angiogram, followed by a static image after the radionuclide has perfused the tissue...
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Radiography (redirect from Dual-energy CT)
This is the standard method for bone densitometry. It is also used in CT pulmonary angiography to decrease the required dose of iodinated contrast. Radiography's...
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severe bleeding. After trauma, the aorta can be assessed by a CT angiogram or a direct angiogram, in which contrast is introduced into the aorta via a catheter...
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first noted the "string sign" abnormality in carotid arteries on cerebral angiograms of stroke patients, and subsequently discovered that the same abnormality...
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distinguish them from infundibular dilations without performing a formal angiogram. The determination of whether an aneurysm is ruptured is critical to diagnosis...
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Obstructive shock (category Pulmonary heart disease and diseases of pulmonary circulation)
However, imaging should not delay treatment. CT angiography is the standard of diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. Clots appear in the vasculature as filling...
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inserting a catheter through a vessel into the heart. Pulmonary Angiogram: dye enhanced x-ray of the pulmonary arteries and veins. The three treatments are balloon...
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It may also be used directly into the affected blood vessel during an angiogram (intra-arterial thrombolysis), e.g. when patients present with stroke...
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dimensions. CT scanning has become the test of choice in diagnosing some urgent and emergent conditions, such as cerebral hemorrhage, pulmonary embolism...
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cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), coronary artery angiogram, chest x-ray or chest CT scan, blood tests, physical exams, or a myocardial biopsy...
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Digital subtraction angiography (redirect from Digital subtraction angiogram)
of arterial and venous occlusions, including carotid artery stenosis, pulmonary embolisms, and acute limb ischaemia; arterial stenosis, which is particularly...
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Cardiac imaging (section Computed tomography (CT))
using ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), or nuclear medicine (NM) imaging with PET or SPECT. These cardiac techniques...
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