29, No. Volume rendering has supplanted shaded surface display in virtually all CT angiography indications. High-grade stenosis with circular calcification of the right ICA. CT angiography was improved substantially by increasing scan speed and decreasing section thickness and emerged as a powerful tool in neurovascular imaging. MIP image created after bone subtraction CT angiography shows complete elimination of bone; only small calcifications of the hyoid and laryngeal cartilage remain because of swallowing between the non-enhanced and contrast-enhanced acquisitions. ,Figure 9 explains the behavior of the gradient magnitude around tissue boundaries for the one-dimensional case. (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). (c) Thin-slab MIP image shows the clip and beam-hardening artifacts. CT angiography (CTA) combines a CT scan with the injection of dye. CT scans use more radiation than regular x-rays. 3, The British Journal of Radiology, Vol. Before making a diagnosis of cerebral venous thrombosis, anatomic variations of the cerebral veins and dural sinuses should be considered, such as a (unilateral) hypoplastic sinus or sinus fenestration and septa, which may mimic a thrombosed sinus, leading to a false-positive diagnosis (,40,,41). 8, No. 54, No. It is mainly performed on the outpatient basis, and … (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. Figure 11. 56, No. Cerebral Angiography Cerebral angiography uses a catheter, x-ray imaging guidance and an injection of contrast material to examine blood vessels in the brain for abnormalities such as aneurysms and disease such as atherosclerosis (plaque). Rarely, the dye may cause a life-threatening allergic response called anaphylaxis. The individual start delay can be set between the arterial peak and the venous upslope. ROI = region of interest. 40, No. (b) Diagram shows the enhancement curves for the right ICA (1), left ICA (2), and left internal jugular vein (3) after injection of 10 mL of contrast material and a saline solution bolus. (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). Figure 1a. (d) Volume-rendered image created with 2D transfer functions shows similar results. Many vessel analysis tools offer automatic lumen measurement procedures. Neuroradiology: the surrogate of gross neuropathology. 1, Neuroimaging Clinics of North America, Vol. Too much weight can damage the scanner. The limited spatial resolution of CT angiography images does not fully delineate this ideal edge profile; edges are always smoothed to a certain extent. The specifics will vary depending on CT hardware and software, radiologists' and referrers' preference, institutional protocols, patient factors (e.g. 90, No. Moderate stenosis of the left ICA. 260, No. Contrast helps certain areas show up better on x-rays. 21, No. Manual adjustment of both the centerline and lumen boundary is prone to individual errors and may be laborious and time-consuming. This structure clearly demonstrates tissue boundaries as parabolic arcs. In the final image, the surfaces of structures meeting this condition will be represented, in CT angiography vessels and bone (,Fig 4). 1, American Journal of Veterinary Research, Vol. CT angiography is usually the first choice for evaluating cerebral aneurysms. The arteries in the lungs , kidneys , brain and legs can then be examined. es concerning CT angiography, with special attention to 3D imaging techniques such as surface shaded display (SSD), maximum intensity projection (MIP) and volume rendering (VR). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2018:chap 4. Figure 14a. 199, No. Positron emission tomography (PET) scan of the head. 249, No. Bone suppression (2D transfer function volume rendering) or bone subtraction techniques improve the delineation of infraclinoid aneurysms, providing free access to the vessel in question (,Fig 19,,,) (,16,,45,,48). Use of a high-opacity setting improves the 3D representation; however, the enhanced cavernous sinus hides small portions of the ICA. (d) Volume-rendered image created with the transfer function shifted toward higher Hounsfield unit values results in reduced caliber of the visualized vessels. 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. Pulsation of the aorta and a short arteriovenous circulation time require rapid scanning, favoring 16– or 64–detector row CT over four–detector row CT (,33–,35). The right carotid artery is partly visualized; an occlusion of the right ICA is evident. The techniques are similar to all other CT and MR angiographic techniques, but optimized to evaluate the abdominal aorta and the renal arteries. Threshold values of 150 HU (a), 200 HU (b), and 250 HU (c) result in calculated stenosis values of 35%, 55%, and 65%, respectively. Some people may have discomfort from lying on the hard table. Aneurysms of the right ICA and left posterior cerebral artery. In a CT angiography, the doctor just injects the contrast material into the arm and takes a CT scan. 2, Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, Vol. How the Test is Performed (a, b) Volume-rendered images created without shading at low opacity (a) and high opacity (b) show accentuated vessel boundaries. Computed tomography angiography - brain; CTA - skull; CTA - cranial; TIA-CTA head; Stroke-CTA head; Computed tomography angiography - neck; CTA - neck; Vertebral artery - CTA; Carotid artery stenosis - CTA; Vertebrobasilar - CTA; Posterior circulation ischemia - CTA; TIA - CTA neck; Stroke - CTA neck. Overlapping image reconstruction should always be performed to improve 3D postprocessing. The aim of this review is to present optimized data acquisition techniques for multidetector spiral CT and meth-ods of image postprocessing and to discuss their France accepts BD diagnoses relying on a score based on lack of opacification of 7 intracerebral vessels in CTA images. (c) MPR image aligned perpendicular to the vessel optimally depicts the residual lumen (solid arrow) and plaque calcification (dotted arrow). Clip planes are used to remove parts of the volume. (d) Volume-rendered image created with the transfer function shifted toward higher Hounsfield unit values results in reduced caliber of the visualized vessels. Interfering factors leading to an inappropriate centerline are calcifications, plaque ulcers, and branching or adjacent vessels (,15). A large lymph node metastasis displaces the left carotid artery; there is mild stenosis of the right ICA. Figure 12. Image processing involves traditional operations such as multiplanar reformation (MPR) and maximum intensity projection (MIP), as well as surface and volume rendering. (b) Volume-rendered image from bone subtraction CT angiography shows the vessels clearly. Different transfer function settings alter the representation of the lumen. 10, No. After reading this article and taking the test, the reader will be able to: Discuss the principles of data acquisition for CT angiography. Assuming a cerebral transit time of about 5 seconds, this is not fast enough to avoid venous overlay. If volume rendering techniques are applied, the affected vessel segment may not be represented by the transfer function, generating the impression of vascular stenosis or occlusion. Test bolus injection is the alternative to assess the individual circulation time. (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. Sophisticated operations like volume rendering with 2D transfer functions or bone subtraction are emerging techniques that enhance the visualization of vascular disease with minimal user interaction. How the Test is Performed Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. 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. 4, 1 December 2008 | Radiology, Vol. 4, No. Threshold values of 150 HU (a), 200 HU (b), and 250 HU (c) result in calculated stenosis values of 35%, 55%, and 65%, respectively. Different transfer function settings alter the representation of the lumen. If contrast is used, you may also be asked not to eat or drink anything for 4 to 6 hours before the test. The contrast can worsen kidney function problems in people with poorly functioning kidneys. 32, No. (c) MPR image aligned perpendicular to the vessel optimally depicts the residual lumen (solid arrow) and plaque calcification (dotted arrow). (b) Volume-rendered image from bone subtraction CT angiography shows the vessels clearly. (b) Image created from the original CT angiographic data shows the location of the aneurysm clip, which was completely removed from the image. 2, 16 July 2014 | Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports, Vol. With 16–detector row CT at a collimated section width of 0.75 mm, a pitch of 1.5, and a rotation time of 0.5 second, the same range can be covered in 3 seconds, well beyond the arteriovenous transit time. Different transfer function settings alter the representation of the lumen. Volume rendering is a visualization technique that creates a 3D impression and provides densitometric information. Tissue interface characteristics in CT data can be described on the basis of Hounsfield unit intensities and their gradient magnitudes (,23). (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. To deliver an appropriate amount of iodine, injection rates of 4–5 mL/sec and highly concentrated contrast medium (iodine, 350–370 mmol/mL) are preferable. (The transfer functions in b and c are identical.) Bone subtraction CT angiography may completely remove coils or clips in the final data set, hampering the identification of this artifact (,Fig 20,,). Different transfer function settings alter the representation of the lumen. (b) Sagittal MPR image. 3, No. (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. The latter protocol allows contrast phase-resolved imaging. The reconstruction increment can be arbitrarily chosen, independent of the detector collimation, but one should keep in mind the amount of resulting data: a reconstruction increment of 50%–75% of the section width may serve as a reasonable rule of thumb. 3, No. Reviewed by: Amit M. Shelat, DO, FACP, FAAN, Attending Neurologist and Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY. This region is difficult to evaluate with CT angiography, as the vessel is partly embedded in the skull base, with a tortuous course and often circular calcifications of the vessel wall. 47, No. Gantry rotation times decreased to 0.33 second, and section widths of 0.5–0.6 mm are available. The key question is: Which postprocessing technique is adequate for the clinical question and what are the potential pitfalls? However, plaque calcifications (arrow in b) remain in the bone subtraction image because of misregistration due to arterial pulsation. (d) Volume-rendered image created with the transfer function shifted toward higher Hounsfield unit values results in reduced caliber of the visualized vessels. However, plaque calcifications (arrow in b) remain in the bone subtraction image because of misregistration due to arterial pulsation. Figure 9. 35, No. (c) On a volume-rendered image created with shading, the 3D impression is improved but edge definition is reduced. (b) Voxels corresponding to osseous tissue (arrow) and vessels enhanced with contrast medium (arrowhead) are easily identifiable in the 2D transfer function editor. Thin-slab MIP image (slab thickness = 15 mm) shows the cervical part of the carotid artery. 31, No. 6, 9 June 2009 | American Journal of Neuroradiology, Vol. 3, Interventional Cardiology Clinics, Vol. Other tests that may be done instead of CT scan of the head include: Barras CD, Bhattacharya JJ. Volume-rendered (top left) and MIP (bottom left) images created after repetitive registration of subvolumes (,28) show optimized bone removal. 78, No. 1023, American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol. Cross-sectional MPR images perpendicular to the vessel are aligned automatically according to a centerline function. Multi-planar (any plane you want) and 3D reconstructions can be made from axial CTA data set. This technique is able to create pictures of the blood vessels in the head and neck. Before receiving the contrast, tell your provider if you take the diabetes medicine metformin (Glucophage). 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). The definition of the trapezoid strongly affects vascular lumen measurements (,Fig 5,,,). In cerebral angiography, X-ray images show blood vessel abnormalities in the brain. (d) Volume-rendered image created with 2D transfer functions shows similar results. 7, No. (b) Voxels corresponding to osseous tissue (arrow) and vessels enhanced with contrast medium (arrowhead) are easily identifiable in the 2D transfer function editor. 1, Annals of Plastic Surgery, Vol. 1, European Journal of Radiology, Vol. Calcified plaque can be rendered transparent with meticulous parameter setting (,Fig 5a,,,). 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. You may need to take extra precautions. 16, No. After registration, an initial bone mask is defined in the nonenhanced CT volume by means of thresholding. 6, Japanese Journal of Radiological Technology, Vol. Figure 6. If bone or calcifications are within the projection ray, these structures are represented on the MIP image instead of the contrast-enhanced vessel because of higher attenuation values. 86, No. If you absolutely must be given such contrast, your provider may give you antihistamines (such as Benadryl) or steroids before the test. MPR images orthogonal to the vessel path are then computed. Tell the scanner operator right away if you have any trouble breathing during the test. The newest scanners can image your entire body, head to toe, in less than 30 seconds. Postprocessing Strategies for Various Neurovascular Indications. ), Figure 16b. Figure 2a. Van Straten et al (,27) segmented and registered each bone separately, while Urschler et al (,28) automatically separated parts of the volumes that had moved and registered each of these parts separately (,Fig 13). NB: This article is intended to outline some general principles of protocol design. 1, Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports, Vol. A CT scan can reduce or avoid the need for invasive procedures to diagnose problems in the skull. Automatic vessel boundary definition depends on explicit or implicit parameter settings; it should be kept in mind that changing these settings may considerably influence the grading of stenosis (,Fig 8,,). Some people have allergies to contrast dye. Figure 20b. (c) Image from selective catheter angiography shows the same findings as CT angiography. No editing is required, but only 2D views can be generated, which may complicate 3D imagination (,Fig 2,,). 7, No. 80, No. 37, No. 3, Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, Vol. Thus, a carotid scan should include the aortic arch as well as the circle of Willis. 7, No. (b) In the other method category, the vessel is first segmented with the process of region growing, and the centerline is then determined with a skeletonization process (,19–,22). For bone subtraction CT angiography, nonenhanced and contrast-enhanced spiral CT data sets are required. Aneurysms of the right ICA and left posterior cerebral artery. 196, No. 59, No. 25, No. Generating “boneless” 3D images became possible with modern postprocessing techniques, but one should keep in mind the potential pitfalls of these techniques and always double-check the final results with source or MPR images. The term isotope angiography has also been used, although this more correctly is referred to … They may lead to termination of the segmentation process or “algorithmic leakage.”. Clinical stroke because of atherosclerotic disease of the carotid and vertebral arteries is a common examination indication; areas of stenosi … (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. 08, No. Extensive beam-hardening artifacts from metallic dental restorations can interfere with the region-growing algorithm. In: Perry A, Brat DJ, eds. The corresponding gradient magnitude reaches its peak at the center of the boundary and decreases at both sides until becoming zero in areas corresponding to uniform tissues. As only one scan is employed, movement is irrelevant for 2D transfer function volume rendering. MIP image from bone subtraction CT venography shows the large cerebral veins and sinuses. Voxels lying close to tissue boundaries or inside uniform tissue produce histogram “hits” along the upper or lower regions of the parabolas. A weak area in the wall of a blood vessel that causes the blood vessel to bulge or balloon out (, The most common type of contrast given into a vein contains iodine. 73, No. Bilateral stenoses of the distal ICA. 32, No. 2, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography, Vol. Several image processing techniques for CT angiography are currently being used clinically (or at least advertised by the manufacturers). 4, 21 June 2011 | Neurotherapeutics, Vol. The vertebral arteries are clearly demonstrated without artificial lumen reduction at the vertebral foramen. Detection of aneurysms located beyond the clinoid process is more difficult (,47) because bony structures partly obscure the vessels. 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). 4, 28 December 2013 | Abdominal Imaging, Vol. (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). Objective: To investigate the application of low radiation and contrast dose spectral CT angiology using rapid kV-switching technique in the head and neck with subtraction method for bone removal. 9, Magnetic Resonance in Medical Sciences, Vol. Practical Surgical Neuropathology: A Diagnostic Approach. 2, Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology, Vol. Figure 18c. It is the oldest form of angiography, which is vessel imaging with the use of a contrast agent. (d) Volume-rendered image created with the transfer function shifted toward higher Hounsfield unit values results in reduced caliber of the visualized vessels. Exact determination of the stenosis is crucial for therapeutic decision making. CT angiographic images obtained before (a) and after (b) bone subtraction show successful bone removal. Individual timing of contrast material injection (bolus tracking or test bolus injection) is mandatory to take advantage of phase-resolved image acquisition. 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. 1, Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology, Vol. All voxels above the threshold are represented equally. While inside the scanner, the machine's x-ray beam rotates around you. Figure 3. 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