Arterial imaging

Abstract:

Radiological depiction of arterial pathological changes is essential to confirm the presence of cardiovascular diseases including cerebrovascular diseases, coronary artery disease, aortic aneurysm or dissection, peripheral artery disease, renovascular hypertension, mesenteric ischemia, traumatic lesions of the arterial wall and congenital arterial anomalies. Doppler ultrasonography, computed tomography angiography and magnetic resonance angiography can be used for diagnostic arterial imaging, whereas digital subtraction angiography (DSA ) additionally allows for endovascular treatment using interventional procedures. A physician should be familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of these radiological diagnostic methods to be able to select an optimal imaging technique for each patient individually and establish the correct diagnosis as early and painlessly as possible. 

Key words:
angiography, digital subtraction; atherosclerosis; magnetic resonance angiography; multidetector computed tomography; ultrasonography, doppler