Overlying fluoroscopy and preacquired CT angiography for road-mapping in cerebral angiography

AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2010 Mar;31(3):494-5. doi: 10.3174/ajnr.A1757. Epub 2009 Oct 15.

Abstract

We describe our preliminary experience using a road-mapping procedure that involves combining preacquired CTA with real-time fluoroscopy. This maneuver facilitates navigation in supra-aortic vessels from the arch to skull base levels. It requires less contrast than is used for traditional road-mapping while potentially reducing the hazard of thromboembolic events associated with direct catheterization. The accuracy of registration between the 2 volume datasets seems satisfactory for clinical practice.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aorta, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging
  • Carotid Artery, Internal / diagnostic imaging
  • Cerebral Angiography / methods*
  • Cerebral Angiography / standards
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Fluoroscopy / methods*
  • Fluoroscopy / standards
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pilot Projects
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Skull Base / blood supply
  • Thromboembolism / prevention & control
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / standards