CT angiography of the carotid artery.
CT angiography shows promise as a noninvasive method to display carotid vascular pathology. This article discusses technique, stenosis measurements, pitfalls, strengths, and weaknesses of CT imaging of the carotid artery.
Vieco
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Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Evergreen Hospital Medical Center, Kirkland, Washington 98034, USA.
D000792:Angiography / Q000379:methods; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods