Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 1, Issue 3 , Pages 162-165, December 2007

Coronary computed tomography angiography: principles of contrast material administration

Department of Radiology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, 1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98111, USA

Received 30 April 2007; accepted 9 August 2007. published online 15 August 2007.

Abstract 

A conceptual framework to approach the application of contrast media in computed tomography angiography (CTA) is discussed. With an adequate conceptual framework, the physician or technologist should be able to modify or create CTA protocols to address specific clinical and patient circumstances. The focus of this review is coronary CTA, but the basic principles are applicable to CTA in any arterial system.

Keywords: Computed tomography, Contrast media, Coronary arteries

To access this article, please choose from the options below

Login to an existing account or Register a new account.

  • Purchase this article for 31.50 USD (You must login/register to purchase this article)

    Online access for 24 hours. The PDF version can be downloaded as your permanent record.

  • Subscribe to this title

    Get unlimited online access to this article and all other articles in this title 24/7 for one year.

  • Claim access now

    For current subscribers with Society Membership or Account Number.

  • Visit SciVerse ScienceDirect to see if you have access via your institution.
 

 Conflict of interest: Dr. Lin reports no conflict of interest.

PII: S1934-5925(07)00216-X

doi:10.1016/j.jcct.2007.08.001

Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 1, Issue 3 , Pages 162-165, December 2007

Article Tools

* Image Usage & Resolution