TY - JOUR
T1 - Utility of MRA and CTA in the evaluation of carotid occlusive disease
AU - Kaufmann, Timothy J.
AU - Kallmes, David F.
PY - 2005/6
Y1 - 2005/6
N2 - Cervical carotid artery atherosclerotic disease is an important cause of thromboembolic stroke. Noninvasive imaging techniques have become preferred in initial diagnostic workup. We review the current approach to carotid imaging, and the clinical utility and limitations of carotid computed tomography angiography (CTA) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). Future directions of these modalities, including carotid plaque imaging, are also discussed.
AB - Cervical carotid artery atherosclerotic disease is an important cause of thromboembolic stroke. Noninvasive imaging techniques have become preferred in initial diagnostic workup. We review the current approach to carotid imaging, and the clinical utility and limitations of carotid computed tomography angiography (CTA) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). Future directions of these modalities, including carotid plaque imaging, are also discussed.
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U2 - 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2005.04.003
DO - 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2005.04.003
M3 - Article
C2 - 15986324
AN - SCOPUS:20544442887
SN - 0895-7967
VL - 18
SP - 75
EP - 82
JO - Seminars in Vascular Surgery
JF - Seminars in Vascular Surgery
IS - 2
ER -