CT angiography of the chest (CTA chest) is a cross-sectional diagnostic examination that can be performed ECG-gated or non-ECG gated. Placing one or more seed points initiates the segmentation of the target structure. 2, 16 July 2014 | Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports, Vol. CT angiography (CTA) combines a CT scan with the injection of dye. You must be still during the exam, because movement causes blurred images. Assessment of vascular studies based on axial images alone is not straightforward; two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) visualization methods are routinely employed to create images comparable to those acquired with catheter angiography. The dilated volume is repeatedly checked for the presence of vessels, and if no vessels are found, the mask is kept expanded and the corresponding voxels are set to a CT value of −1024 HU; otherwise, the corresponding nonenhanced CT voxels are locally subtracted (,Fig 12) (,16). 38, No. Although the process of segmentation is semiautomatic, user interaction is necessary to set additional seeding points or to intervene in cases of inclusion of neighboring structures due to leakage of the region-growing algorithm. 7, Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Vol. (The transfer functions in b and c are identical.) People with kidney disease or diabetes may need to receive extra fluids after the test to help flush the iodine out of the body. The nonenhanced scan may be a diagnostic scan performed to rule out hemorrhage or ischemia or a low-dose scan performed for subtraction purposes only (,16,,25). To enhance the detection of maximal lumen narrowing and the point of restitution of normal vessel diameter, the vessel can be displayed in a curved planar reformatted image along the centerline (stretched vessel image) and an additional cross-sectional measurement diagram (,Fig 7). In: Perry A, Brat DJ, eds. Right: Cross-sectional diagram shows the results of automatic measurement of area or diameter along the analysis path. On the stretched vessel image, the horizontal structure (arrow) is the external carotid artery; the center of the purple crosshairs is located in the stenosis and indicates the position of the cross-sectional image (bottom left). CT angiography is used to assess anatomy, and to depict the presence, location and extent of calcified and non-calcified plaque as a cause of high grade stenosis. Typical in-plane resolution with application of a CT angiography protocol (64 × 0.6-mm detector configuration, 120 kV, 140 mAs [effective], field of view of 120 mm, medium sharp convolution kernel) is 0.6–0.7 mm and through-plane resolution is 0.5–0.7 mm, thus providing isotropic data. Therefore, MPR should be applied for precise measurements and be combined with another visualization technique (thin-slab MIP or volume rendering) to display the vessel course and to illustrate where the measurements were performed (,4). Lighting effects enhance the appreciation of spatial relationships between structures. A number of small electrodes will be placed on parts of your body including your arms, chest and legs in order to help record any changes in heart rate and rhythm. 160, No. Three-dimensional models of the head and neck area can be created by stacking the slices together. Short scan times require short contrast material injection. CT angiography was improved substantially by increasing scan speed and decreasing section thickness and emerged as a powerful tool in neurovascular imaging. Top left: Three-dimensional rendered image highlights the segmented part of the right carotid artery. If you have contrast through a vein, you may have a: This is normal and usually goes away within a few seconds. (a) MIP image from bone subtraction CT angiography shows the full extents of the stenoses. Flushing of the veins reduces streak artifacts due to beam hardening, especially at the thoracic inlet. 04, 15 September 2016 | Insights into Imaging, Vol. The specifics will vary depending on CT hardware and software, radiologists' and referrers' preference, institutional protocols, patient factors (e.g. (d) Volume-rendered image created with 2D transfer functions shows similar results. 75, No. (a, b) Coronal MPR (a) and thin-slab MIP (b) images show the internal structure of the lesion and thinning of the skull in detail. Figure 18f. In this structure, parabolic arcs connect the intensity values of adjacent tissues; these parabolic arcs represent the interfaces between neighboring anatomic structures (,Fig 10a,). In extracranial malformations and hemangiomas, CT can demonstrate both the lesion and the surrounding tissue, information that is critical for therapy planning. 1023, American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol. Parts of the jaw were manually removed from the image to exempt the left ICA. The individual start delay can be set between the arterial peak and the venous upslope. Clip planes are used to remove parts of the volume. 62, No. 90, No. 2, Open Journal of Clinical Diagnostics, Vol. You may need to take extra precautions. (c, d) Volume-rendered images created with the one-dimensional transfer function technique (c) and from segmented data with a high-opacity setting (d) provide the best 3D representation but do not show the thrombosed parts of the lesion. CT angiography (CTA) combines a CT scan with the injection of dye. The cross-sectional measurement diagram represents the diameter values of the selected vessel segment. 4, Radiologic Clinics of North America, Vol. To individualize the timing of contrast material injection, automatic bolus tracking techniques (Smart Prep, CARE Bolus, and Sure Start) can be employed (,2). Figure 3. Color can be applied to enhance the discrimination between structures, but color is assigned arbitrarily and does not correlate with the linear progression of gray-scale values on conventional CT images. 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Different transfer function settings alter the representation of the lumen. Gantry rotation times decreased to 0.33 second, and section widths of 0.5–0.6 mm are available. The disadvantage is that a large target vessel for monitoring the contrast material arrival is required, and an additional delay for table movement and patient instruction is necessary. In recent years, rapid advances in computed tomographic (CT) technology and image postprocessing software have been made. (a) Axial image shows the right internal carotid artery (ICA) (1), left ICA (2), and left internal jugular vein (3). 2, European Journal of Radiology, Vol. If the address matches an existing account you will receive an email with instructions to reset your password. 1, Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology, Vol. (a) Axial source image. 8, No. Mortality is high among patients with aneurysm rupture, and prompt localization of the aneurysm is critical to determine the appropriate neurosurgical or endovascular intervention. In the emergency situation (stroke or subarachnoid hemorrhage), a robust and fast imaging technique capable of answering all vital clinical questions and allowing clear therapeutic decisions is mandatory. (a) Two-dimensional histogram based on intensities (x axis) and gradient magnitudes (y axis) obtained from CT angiographic data. In-plane spatial resolution is predominantly determined by detector geometry and the convolution kernel; it is not substantially improved in scanners with increasing detector row numbers. 37, No. A very convenient solution is to interactively switch between the subtracted and nonsubtracted data sets with identical view settings. (a) Axial source image. (a) Volume-rendered image from bone subtraction CT angiography (view from above) shows a simulated occlusion of the right distal ICA (C7) and proximal anterior (A1) and medial (M1) cerebral arteries. How the Test is Performed Because bone and calcifications are seen as a particular problem in CT angiography, a variety of different approaches have been advocated to cope with this problem. The brachiocephalic vein was removed from the image with additional segmentation; artificial “erosion” of the aortic arch and truncus communis (black patches) resulted from this procedure. 1, 17 November 2015 | Australasian Physical & Engineering Sciences in Medicine, Vol. 2, 7 December 2010 | Vascular Medicine, Vol. Visualization of CT angiography data with volume rendering is based on transfer functions that map measured intensities to colors and opacities (,11). The corresponding 2D histogram is used as background of the working area, so the user gets visual information about voxels belonging to vessels in the CT angiography data. Usually, cerebral angiography is used after another test has already found an abnormality.Angiography is used to help detect and diagnose acute stroke. Figure 18b. Volume-rendered image obtained after fitting the parabolic arc object to the area representing contrast-enhanced vessels in the 2D histogram. Extensive beam-hardening artifacts from metallic dental restorations can interfere with the region-growing algorithm. If you weigh more than 300 pounds (135 kilograms), talk to your provider about the weight limit before the test. The exempted vessels can then be visualized with MIP or volume rendering (,Fig 16,,). However, plaque calcifications (arrow in b) remain in the bone subtraction image because of misregistration due to arterial pulsation. The disadvantage is the necessity for an additional injection of about 10 mL of contrast agent (10%–20% increase of total amount). 39, No. Figure 8a. Aneurysms of the right ICA and left posterior cerebral artery. Several image processing techniques for CT angiography are currently being used clinically (or at least advertised by the manufacturers). If you have an iodine allergy, you may have. 21, No. Conventional angiography relies on images produced by X-rays in a two-dimensional plane. 78, No. CT Brain/Neck Angiography Your doctor has recommended you for computed tomography angiography (CTA) of your brain or neck. CT stands for computed tomography. Adapting the cross-sectional view manually is an alternative, but this may be time-consuming. (a, b) Coronal MPR (a) and thin-slab MIP (b) images show the internal structure of the lesion and thinning of the skull in detail. The contrast can worsen kidney function problems in people with poorly functioning kidneys. Headache, when you have certain other signs or symptoms, Numbness or tingling, most often on the face or scalp, After trauma to the neck to look for damage to blood vessels, For suspected vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessel walls). Rarely, the dye may cause a life-threatening allergic response called anaphylaxis. Figure 8b. Following this, 3-D workstation was utilized to create 3-D rendered and MIP images. Opacity values on a spectrum from 0% to 100% (total transparency to total opacity) are assigned along artificial rays that pass through the data (,12). 21, No. CT stands for computed tomography. To overcome this limitation, additional features of CT angiography data have to be considered. 3, Interventional Cardiology Clinics, Vol. (a) On an image created with one-dimensional transfer functions, vessels and bone cannot be well differentiated because of an overlap in the attenuations of these structures. With the above-mentioned scan parameters, the scan time would be 21 seconds for four–detector row CT, 7 seconds for 16–detector row CT, and 4 seconds for 64–detector row CT (64 × 0.6 mm, pitch of 1.3, 0.33-second rotation time). Renal CT and MR angiography are noninvasive techniques use to evaluate the renal arteries, and determine if there is a narrowing or stenosis that contributes to hypertension. A CT scanner uses a combination of a high-tech X-ray scanner and sophisticated computer analysis to provide detailed, 3D images of the blood vessels in your body, such as those in the brain, neck, kidneys and legs. CT angiography (CTA) combines a CT scan with the injection of dye. (a) Axial image shows the right internal carotid artery (ICA) (1), left ICA (2), and left internal jugular vein (3). (d) Volume-rendered image created with 2D transfer functions shows similar results. 39, No. The kidneys help remove iodine out of the body. Aneurysms of the right ICA and left posterior cerebral artery. Automated measurements would be desirable in order to obtain reproducible results (,Fig 15). Figure 12. In the presence of calcifications, the residual lumen cannot be assessed with MIP, thin-slab MIP, or surface-rendering techniques without prior bone elimination. Since algorithms in volume rendering tools are not uniform, measurements of the same data may reveal inconsistent results on different workstations. In cerebral angiography, X-ray images show blood vessel abnormalities in the brain. (b) Sagittal MPR image. 2, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography, Vol. 2, 6 January 2010 | American Journal of Neuroradiology, Vol. Assuming a cerebral transit time of about 5 seconds, this is not fast enough to avoid venous overlay. How the Test is Performed 7, American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol. 10, No. Thin-slab MIP images viewed interactively may be an alternative, as the necessity for bone elimination is limited (,Fig 3). The aim of this review is to present optimized data acquisition techniques for multidetector spiral CT and methods of image postprocessing and to discuss their clinical impact in neurovascular imaging. Different transfer function settings alter the representation of the lumen. 30, No. (e, f) Volume-rendered image from bone subtraction CT angiography (e) and image from digital subtraction angiography (f) show that the lesion has no feeding vessels from the ICA (inset). 200, No. 4, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, Vol. Moderate stenosis of the left ICA. 2, Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology, Vol. Figure 10b. (b) On a volume-rendered image from CT angiography, parts of the ICAs are hidden. Open arrow = air, open arrowhead = soft tissue, solid arrowhead = vessels, solid arrow = osseous tissue. A CT scan can reduce or avoid the need for invasive procedures to diagnose problems in the skull. (c) Image from selective catheter angiography shows the same findings as CT angiography. Segmentation can be performed manually or (semi)automatically. Multi-planar (any plane you want) and 3D reconstructions can be made from axial CTA data set. Interfering factors leading to an inappropriate centerline are calcifications, plaque ulcers, and branching or adjacent vessels (,15). 3, 8 July 2011 | RadioGraphics, Vol. Certain exams require a special dye, called contrast, to be delivered into the body before the test starts. *TF = transfer function, VR = volume rendering. (a) MIP image from bone subtraction CT angiography shows the full extents of the stenoses. Thus, a carotid scan should include the aortic arch as well as the circle of Willis. (a) On an image created with one-dimensional transfer functions, vessels and bone cannot be well differentiated because of an overlap in the attenuations of these structures. 30, No. Figure 19a. Elimination of calcifications with manual image manipulation (editing or segmentation) is both time-consuming and fault prone, therefore unsuitable for daily routine. It is mainly performed on the outpatient basis, and … A more difficult problem is multidimensional movement of the jaw or the vertebral bones. Applying the algorithm on calcified plaque can result in excessive reduction of the residual lumen, which is impossible to check on the final image. 36, No. (a) On an image created with one-dimensional transfer functions, vessels and bone cannot be well differentiated because of an overlap in the attenuations of these structures. Table movement and patient instructions can be performed prior to the optimal image acquisition window. After reading this article and taking the test, the reader will be able to: Discuss the principles of data acquisition for CT angiography. Pixels in the nonenhanced data set with a CT value above a certain threshold are defined as bone and used to iteratively register the nonenhanced data set to the CT angiography data set. 6, 9 June 2009 | American Journal of Neuroradiology, Vol. (c) On a volume-rendered image created with shading, the 3D impression is improved but edge definition is reduced. 64 cases for head and neck CT angiology were randomly divided into Groups A (n = 32) and B (n = 32). Threshold values of 150 HU (a), 200 HU (b), and 250 HU (c) result in calculated stenosis values of 35%, 55%, and 65%, respectively. Bilateral stenoses of the distal ICA. (The transfer functions in b and c are identical.) BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Lack of cerebral circulation is an important confirmatory test for brain death (BD). Figure 1b. Superimposition of vessels or calcified structures alter lumen visualization (arrow). Figure 19c. On these cross-sectional images, measurements are performed, and the site of measurement as well as the results can be superimposed on a volume-rendered image of the corresponding vessel to provide anatomic orientation. Unfortunately, many of the proposed solutions are error prone in cases of branching or nearby passing vessels and may fail in excluding calcifications (,15); furthermore, the vessel boundary identification is influenced by either static or adjustable thresholds that have a major impact on stenosis calculation (,Fig 8,,). 1, American Journal of Veterinary Research, Vol. A large lymph node metastasis displaces the left carotid artery; there is mild stenosis of the right ICA. 2nd ed. Wippold FJ, Orlowski HLP. 5, 8 March 2015 | Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, Vol. 31, No. You will be asked to remove jewelry and wear a hospital gown during the study. Bone subtraction algorithms work well at the skull base because the skull is a rigid compartment and the vessels are sufficiently fixed. (c, d) Volume-rendered images created with the one-dimensional transfer function technique (c) and from segmented data with a high-opacity setting (d) provide the best 3D representation but do not show the thrombosed parts of the lesion. 35, No. 3, Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, Vol. NASCET methodology was employed to evaluate the degree of stenosis. A particular problem in threshold-based segmentation algorithms are areas with close contact of two tissue types with comparable attenuation, such as bone and contrast-enhanced vessels (course of the ICA through the skull base; intraforaminal sections of the vertebral artery) (,Fig 6) (,15,,16). our informations reference was the explanation of Mr. Kmal, the supervisor of CT department in KKUH, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. 6, Japanese Journal of Radiological Technology, Vol. 3, The British Journal of Radiology, Vol. 54, No. (d) Volume-rendered image created with the transfer function shifted toward higher Hounsfield unit values results in reduced caliber of the visualized vessels. This structure clearly demonstrates tissue boundaries as parabolic arcs. 8, No. Pulsation of the arteries and soft-tissue shifts at the level of the carotid bifurcation can lead to insufficient removal of calcified plaque when bone mask–based subtraction techniques are used (,Fig 14,) (,16). 2, 23 December 2010 | American Journal of Neuroradiology, Vol. Some people may have discomfort from lying on the hard table. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) is a rapidly developing technology with great potential. This subvolume was used to create a stretched vessel image (middle) and a cross-sectional diagram of vessel diameter (right). This structure clearly demonstrates tissue boundaries as parabolic arcs. 32, No. 25, No. (d) Volume-rendered image created with the transfer function shifted toward higher Hounsfield unit values results in reduced caliber of the visualized vessels. 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