Vascular CT Angiography Manual [electronic resource] /
Pelberg, Robert.author.
Mazur, Wojciech.author.
Vascular medicine is an ever changing and rapidly advancing field, and with the onset of state of the art diagnostic and imaging modalities, we are recognizing that vascular illness is more prevalent than once thought. The proper diagnosis and treatment of this vascular illness may prevent stroke, salvage a limb and even save a life. Advancements in CT angiography have made vascular CT angiography the modality of choice for accurately diagnosing vascular disease and the management of its treatment. Modern, multi-slice CT provides noninvasive, direct imaging of virtually the entire vascular system in a safe, effective and accurate manner without the inherent risk attributed to invasive angiography. Furthermore, it is widely available, even in institutions that do not perform invasive angiography. Vascular CT Angiography Manual distills vascular CT angiography and the diseases for which it is meant to diagnose into an easy to follow and inclusive resource. Designed for residents and fellows in cardiovascular medicine and radiology as well as for those already in practice, this work makes 'difficult to understand' concepts easy to comprehend with the aid of simple, intuitive diagrams, charts and clinical CT image examples. For those already proficient in vascular CT, this book will serve as a valuable resource as it compiles a complete radiation review, imaging protocols, screening recommendations, disease states and imaging tips in one location. It is organized and easy to follow, as each clinical chapter is organized to include sections on anatomy, disease states, accuracy of CT, and an approach to reading CT angiography.
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Vascular CTAngiography Manual; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1 Introduction; Chapter 2: CT Basics; 2.1 Attenuation; 2.2 mA Versus KeV; 2.3 The Detector and the Calculation of the CT Number; 2.4 The Matrix; 2.5 Field of View; 2.6 Backprojection; 2.7 Iodine Flux; 2.8 Windowing; 2.9 Image Axes; 2.10 Temporal Resolution; 2.11 Spatial Resolution; 2.12 Collimation; 2.13 Filtering; 2.14 Pitch; 2.15 Triggering; 2.16 Post-Processing Techniques; Chapter 3: Concepts in Radiation; 3.1 Definitions; 3.2 Types of Radiation; 3.3 Electromagnetic Spectrum
3.4 X-Ray Production3.5 Quantifying Radiation; 3.6 Understanding Milliamperes; 3.7 Radiation Exposure; Chapter 4: Technical Aspects of Vascular CT Angiography; 4.1 Protocols (Table 4.1); 4.1.1 Carotid, Vertebral, Subclavian, and Axillary Arteries; 4.1.2 Thoracic Aorta Excluding the Ascending Aorta; 4.1.3 Ascending Aorta; 4.1.4 Aorta with Ilio-Femoral Run-Off (CT Angiography Lower Extremities); 4.1.5 Thoracic and Abdominal Aorta with Ilio-Femoral Run-Off (Evaluation of Axillary-Bifemoral Bypass Grafts); 4.1.6 CT Venography of the Upper Extremity
4.1.7 CT Angiography of the Upper extremity (Not Venography and Not Thoracic Outlet)4.1.8 CT Venography for Lower Extremity Vein Mapping (Not for DVT); 4.1.9 CT Chest for Pulmonary Embolus; 4.1.10 CT Chest for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome; 4.1.11 CT of the Abdominal Aorta; 4.1.12 Renal Artery Stenosis Protocol; 4.2 Issues Regarding Renal Insufficiency; 4.3 Issues Regarding Iodinated Dye Allergies; Chapter 5: Carotid and Upper Extremity CT Angiography; 5.1 Anatomy (Figs. 5.1-5.3); 5.2 Disease Processes; 5.2.1 Atherosclerotic Disease; 5.2.1.1 Screening and Surveillance
5.2.1.2 Guidelines for Carotid Endarterectomy6Asymptomatic Patients; Symptomatic Patients; 5.2.1.3 Guidelines for Carotid Stenting6; 5.2.2 Aneurysms; 5.2.3 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome; 5.2.4 Raynaud's Phenomenon; 5.2.5 Buerger's Disease; 5.3 Accuracy of Carotid and Upper Extremity CT Angiography; 5.4 Approach to Reading Carotid and Upper Extremity CT Angiography; Chapter 6: Thoracic Aortic CT Angiography; 6.1 Anatomy; 6.2 Disease Processes; 6.2.1 Thoracic Aortic Atherosclerosis; 6.2.2 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm; 6.2.3 Surgical Management Versus Endovascular Stent Grafting
6.2.4 Acute Aortic Syndromes6.2.4.1 Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcer; 6.2.4.2 Intramural Hematoma; 6.2.4.3 Periaortic Hematoma; 6.2.4.4 Thoracic Aortic Dissection; 6.2.4.5 Acute Aortic Transection; 6.2.5 Aortic Coarctation; 6.2.6 Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders; 6.2.6.1 Giant Cell Arteritis; 6.2.6.2 Takayasu Arteritis; 6.2.7 Developmental Abnormalities of the Great Vessels130-132; 6.2.7.1 Great Arteries; 6.2.7.2 Great Veins; 6.3 Accuracy of Thoracic Aorta CT Angiography; 6.4 Approach to Reading Thoracic Aorta CT Angiography; Chapter 7: Abdominal Aortic CT Angiography
7.1 Anatomy (Figs. 7.1-7.4)
Vascular medicine is an ever changing and rapidly advancing field, and with the onset of state of the art diagnostic and imaging modalities, we are recognizing that vascular illness is more prevalent than once thought. The proper diagnosis and treatment of this vascular illness may prevent stroke, salvage a limb and even save a life. Advancements in CT angiography have made vascular CT angiography the modality of choice for accurately diagnosing vascular disease and the management of its treatment. Modern, multi-slice CT provides noninvasive, direct imaging of virtually the entire vascular system in a safe, effective and accurate manner without the inherent risk attributed to invasive angiography. Furthermore, it is widely available, even in institutions that do not perform invasive angiography. Vascular CT Angiography Manual distills vascular CT angiography and the diseases for which it is meant to diagnose into an easy to follow and inclusive resource. Designed for residents and fellows in cardiovascular medicine and radiology as well as for those already in practice, this work makes 'difficult to understand' concepts easy to comprehend with the aid of simple, intuitive diagrams, charts and clinical CT image examples. For those already proficient in vascular CT, this book will serve as a valuable resource as it compiles a complete radiation review, imaging protocols, screening recommendations, disease states and imaging tips in one location. It is organized and easy to follow, as each clinical chapter is organized to include sections on anatomy, disease states, accuracy of CT, and an approach to reading CT angiography.
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