Computed Tomography in Vascular Disease

Aoife N. Keeling*, Peter A. Naughton, Frederick L. Hoff, William H. Pearce

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationHaimovici's Vascular Surgery
Subtitle of host publication6th Edition
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
Pages79-98
Number of pages20
ISBN (Print)9781444330717
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1 2012

Keywords

  • CT for atherosclerotic plaque imaging
  • CT imaging technology, unique view of vascular disease pathology
  • CT in vascular disease
  • CTA, diagnostic, for accessibility, noninvasiveness, rapidity
  • Concept of CT, multiple projections for reconstructing internal structure
  • Digital image, or number matrix to visual format for interpretations
  • Dual source CT scanners, increased image quality as spatial/temporal
  • Iodine-based intravenous contrast material, in CTA
  • Scan protocols, variability, and types of MDCT scanner
  • Vascular CT, specific protocols varying with clinical indication

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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