CTA Chest/Abdomen/Pelvis
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Common conditions
- Aortic dissection
- Aortic aneurysm
- Arteriovenous malformation
- Pre- and post- aortic stent evaluation
- Mesenteric ischemia
- Vasculitis
- Arterial stenosis
- Pre-surgical planning
What are some key elements of this study?
All will include an arterial phase with optional non-contrast and delayed phases
Why this modality?
- Fast
- Excellent visualization of atherosclerotic calcification and dissection flaps
Who reads these studies?
Cardiac radiologists
What to do if there is a finding?
Follow up with referring physician unless urgent finding prompting ER admission
Why get this done at UCLA Radiology?
- High end fleet of dual source CT scanners
- Highly experienced CT technologists who are experienced in advanced CT protocols
- 3D lab provides post-processing