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Computed tomography angiography in the investigation of carotid stenosis

Lookup NU author(s): Emeritus Professor David Mendelow, Dr Daniel Birchall

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Abstract

The assessment of carotid atherosclerotic disease is an essential pre-requisite for determining a patients suitability for carotid endarterectomy to prevent ischaemic stroke. Catheter angiography is regarded as the most accurate investigative tool for this purpose. However, with its finite morbidity and invasiveness, there is an increasing reliance upon non-invasive methods to accurately assess carotid disease. We present a review of the technique and applications of computed tomography angiography.

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Author(s): Mendelow AD; Birchall D; Goddard AJP

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Clinical Radiology

Year: 2001

Volume: 56

Issue: 7

Pages: 523-533

ISSN (print): 0009-9260

ISSN (electronic): 1365-229X

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/crad.2001.0671

DOI: 10.1053/crad.2001.0671

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