CT Angiography: Our Initial Experience on 128 Slice CT
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
CT (Computed tomography) angiography is a fast, noninvasive, affordable and reasonably accurate imaging investigation in the assessment of arteries. We report our institutional experience regarding CT angiography on 128 slice CT scanner. This is a hospital based retrospective study done in our department as per data collected during September 2014 to April 2015. All angiographies were done on 128 slice Toshiba Aquilion CXL CT scanner. Data was collected regarding the demographics, referring department, type of CT angiography, patient’s operative status and result of the CT angiography procedure. Cardiovascular thoracic surgery department was most common referring department and CT angiography of postoperative patients were most commonly performed and advised procedure in our study. Despite of significant burden of ischemic heart disease patients, preoperative CT coronary angiographies were not being commonly advised by the cardiologists in our institute. Abnormal angiography results were noted in 59 cases. CT angiography is a valuable, noninvasive imaging investigation in the preoperative as well as postoperative patients for arterial assessment as it provides superior 3D (VR, MIP) and 2D (MPR) image display. Still catheter angiography is being preferred over CT angiography in coronary artery disease. We suggest CT angiography as initial imaging investigation in suspected cases of coronary artery disease and subsequent investigation/management should be done as per result of CT angiography. Keywords: CT angiography, Preoperative, Postoperative, Department
Authors and Affiliations
Prashant U. Titare, Bhawana D. Sonawane, Aarti Anand, Narendra G. Tembhekar, Pradip B. Rathod, Amitkumar Kamble
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP373415
- DOI -
- Views 52
- Downloads 0
Evaluation of Biomedical Waste Management in Multi-Speciality Hospital
Abstract: During last few decades, the need for better health- care has been felt globally and to cater the needs and demands of the increasing population, a rapid mushrooming of hospitals, both in private and Government...
Effect of 28% Concentration of Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn. (Snake Tomato) Seed on Wound Healing Using Male Wistar Rats
Various plants and medications have been used in the treatment of wounds. In this study, the efficacy of Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn. seed on wound healing was evaluated using male wistar rats. 24 male wistar rats (of...
Study of Changes in Haemetological Parameters in Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a global public health problem with numerous healths, social, legal, psychological and physical consequences. Excessive Alcohol consumption affects virtually every major organ system, and has significant se...
Antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of seed extracts of Croton zambesicus Muell. Arg
The seed extracts of Croton zambesicus Muell. Arg. were screened for antimicrobial activity against some typed and pure cultures of bacterial and fungal species. These were carried out by the cup plate agar diffusion met...
The effect of two kinds of training (oral lecture and e-mail) on body postures of bank staffs: a comparative study
Abstract: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are among the most common occupational diseases. Bankers are exposed to different ergonomic hazards. This study was conducted to assess work posture among bank workers and the e...