Charbel Saade MS, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Fadi M. El-Merhi MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ali A. Haydar MD, FRCR, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ghaleb Ghusayni, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Salam Al-Hamra, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Mukbil H. Hourani MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Bedros Taslakian MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Hussain Al-Mohiy, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

- Optimal opacification of the arteries is essential for CTA - Matching timing with vessel dynamics significantly improves vessel opacification - This leads to increased arterial opacification and reduced venous opacification - This can also lead to a reduced volume of contrast agent. - This can also lead to reduced radiation dose

A. Vascular Anatomy B. contrast media parameters that affect bolus shaping C. scanner parameters that affect vascular opacification D. scanner and contrast parameters affect radiation dose E. stenosis and aneurysm effects on blood/contrast circulation F. Pearls and Pitfalls G. Outcomes   

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Saade, C, El-Merhi, F, Haydar, A, Ghusayni, G, Al-Hamra, S, Hourani, M, Taslakian, B, Al-Mohiy, H, Contrast Medium Delivery Strategies and Radiation Dose Parameters Affecting CT Angiography.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14002583.html