CT Angiography

Is an examination that collects high resolution spacial images and is an excellent noninvasive tool for the diagnosis and follow up of vascular complaints.

CT Angiography (computed tomography) is the technique that produces "3D images" of the arterial system. It detects atherosclerosis, stenosis or dilation of any artery of the body. It obtains cross-sectional images of great detail that allow the diagnosis of patients under suspcion of arterial disease.

It is the study of choice when there is a possible aortic dissection o aneurysm. This is not only useful for the diagnosis, but also for the selection and placing of stents. It is equally a noninvasive screening process for the ongoing study of patients that have undergone replacement or stent surgery as treatment for aneurysms. It's role in the patient follow-up for the early detection of complications allow a 20-40% less of contrast use, reducing the patients risk of kidney damage. These reasons make the CT Angiography a key diagnosis examination that evaluates the aorthic artery and helps select a replacement or stent.