CT scan 64-slice angiogram as well as a cath angiogram is by definition an angiogram as both involve a dye injection, but there is more intense radiation exposure with CT angiogram. It is fast becoming the radiological test of choice to look at disease of blood vessels. The next generation of a ct scan will reduce the individual's radiation exposure.
The ct angiogram involves an assessment of the body of the vessels as well as the lumen.
had magnetic reasonnance angiogram no significant abnormalties found wats the definition of this doeas it say its clear or just ok wat were they looking for and have i any worries never explained didnt go bk 2 neurologist.
The site provides a definition of cat scan calcium score and cat scan angiogram. I had a CC score and angiogram a couple of years ago. I believe the state-of-art for CAT has scans of 256 slices....provides more detail and sharper images.
I find the Mayo Clinic, Minn or Cleveland Clinic to be a good source for medical procedures, tests, dx, prognosis, etc.
By definition an angiogram is vessel perfusion testing with contrast medium. CAT scan angiogram (CTA). CTA tests use computerized x-ray scanning and are a less invasive way to look at the heart, heart arteries and aortas. Both MRI and CTA tests form three-dimensional imaging of the areas under examination.
State-of -art CT scan, 258 slice is in 3D and when slices are reassembled the image is very close to be live viewing and that includes blood flow (4D).
I had a CT scan last year, a full abdominal scan. By chance the radiologist found atherosclerosis.
My pcp checked my BP. It was 95/60/45... It has always been ideal. My total cholesterol had always been normal , my hdl has always been between 40-50. Triglycerides always normal.
I quit smoking 25 years ago. My pcp won't refer me to cardiology. She won't do a angiogram to stage my blockage.
I would appreciate any advice on how to evaluate my condition.
What else can cause ath.
More recently I saw a cardiologist who sent me for a coronary CT angiogram which also came back normal. I am still worried that it is my heart. Has anyone had similar issues and what were you diagnosed with? My doctors have all said anxiety.
My dad's doctor told my dad that there is a presence of a stent in the left circumflex coronary artery. I wasn't present at the time of his visit so I couldn't ask the doctor for a definition. I checked the internet to find a clear answer but I couldn't understand all of the medical terminology.
I blacked out prior to the accident and have no memory of anything strange or any unusual feelings prior to blacking out. The original angiogram and x-rays also show degenerative disks C5,-C6 & C7. Could this be the problem.? The doctors tell me my injuries will heal themselves but we need to find out why I blackout out. I am an otherwise very healthy 68 year old female and nothing like this has ever happen to me. We have scheduled a MRI-C-spin, MIR-Brain, MRA-Brain and MRA-Neck.
In response to another thread....Don't be confused! An "angio" (angiogram) is by definition an evaluation of the coronary arteries with a contrast medium.
Yes, blood flow moves the injected agent through the tissues. CTA and cath angiogram by definition are perfusion tests looking for blockage, etc. Total blockage would stop the blood flow to a portion of the heart unless there are collateral vessels bypassing and feeding blood into the area formerly fed by the blocked vessel. Collateral vesses can develop slowly as the bockage inceases. Increase of blockage, increases the gradient pressure across the blocked vessel.
5 aneurrysm via ultra sound. I recently had a CT angiogram with contrast the results said my abdominal aorta is 2.4cm in the transverse, 2.5 in mid, and 1.8 in distal. the results also said there is no aorta aneurysm. But it also says I have a benign adrenal cyst 1.8 cm and that I have Atherosclerotic plaque in the wall, iliac a femoral arteries.
Can anyone please tell me what this means? And do I have an anuerysm?
I am 5 weeks post-op for a Jan. 27th vitrectomy to remove a macular pucker. My vision is much worse than ever, can't see the big "E" on the eye chart, and have a gray, opaque area in the center of my operated eye when I cover the other one. I did notice the gray area prior to the vitrectomy, after cataract removal on Nov. 11th. I can see no noticeable improvement in my vision during the 5 weeks, and it is really scaring me that the vision is so much worse..
I have just been scheduled for an angiogram and I'm scared to no end I have a 3 year old son I love to death same as my soon to be wife. I'm so scared something will go wrong during the surgery how coming are complications? Also my ej is 73 is this bad?
You better check with your doctors, I am not sure about the potential damage due to the radiation dose that you will take during the procedure.
Also if they discover blockages in your coronaries, I do not know about the risk of the medication that you will need.
After a cardigraph treadmill test I'm being referred for angiogram - I'm going on holiday in two weeks with a 3 hour flight. Should I travel?
My partner is having an angiogram after suffering chest pains a few weeks ago. NAD was found at the time from blood tests and ECG (done over 18 hours). Was kept in overnight. Had no discomfort since, but suffers from type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol which are all controlled and low due to medication.
His chest pains were 4 weeks ago and he's had nothing since.
my mother is suffering from chest pain now Doctor is saying to go for angiogram test?
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