What are three pathologies that can be detected by arteriography?
Dye is basically injected into veins. Fluro is then used to provide a picture of the lumen.
Aneurysm
vasospasm
fibromuscular dysplasia (beaded appearance)
Employs a stron magnetic field and radiofrequency energy to produce images
What department of radiology is this?
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Employs an xray to obtain cross sectional images of the soft tissue blood vessels. Can be used with IV contrast as well.
CT
What are some limitations of CT?
Motion, pacemakers, limited with small vessels.