Multi-detector row computed tomography angiography of peripheral arterial disease

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Abstract

With the introduction of multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT), scan speed and image quality has improved considerably. Since the longitudinal coverage is no longer a limitation, multi-detector row computed tomography angiography (MDCTA) is increasingly used to depict the peripheral arterial runoff. Hence, it is important to know the advantages and limitations of this new non-invasive alternative for the reference test, digital subtraction angiography. Optimization of the acquisition parameters and the contrast delivery is important to achieve a reliable enhancement of the entire arterial runoff in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) using fast CT scanners. The purpose of this review is to discuss the different scanning and injection protocols using 4-, 16-, and 64-detector row CT scanners, to propose effective methods to evaluate and to present large data sets, to discuss its clinical value and major limitations, and to review the literature on the validity, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of multi-detector row CT in the evaluation of PAD. © Springer-Verlag 2007.

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Kock, M. C. J. M., Dijkshoorn, M. L., Pattynama, P. M. T., & Myriam Hunink, M. G. (2007, December). Multi-detector row computed tomography angiography of peripheral arterial disease. European Radiology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-007-0729-4

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