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Dear readers,
In recent years, technological advances have improved the resolution and, hence, accuracy of
noninvasive imaging of the carotid arteries. In particular, CT angiography now permits the in vivo
visualization of luminal narrowing, carotid plaque, and anatomical variations of the carotid wall
and surrounding structures, without inconveniencing patients. Furthermore, CT angiography permits
the precise measurement of the degree of carotid stenosis and the monitoring of variations in
atherosclerotic plaque as a result of treatment. These features of CT angiography in the evaluation
of carotid artery disease are described in Dr. Anzidei’s Focus on and in the selected e-book, both
presented in this month’s newsletter. The practical application of this imaging technique in the
study of carotid arteries is illustrated in an e-Lecture presented by Prof. Ertl-Wagner and in
three clinical cases.
To suggest new topics to be covered in future issues, please write to us
at
editorial@mdct.net
.
From the MDCT.net team
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• Korn A, Bender B,
Brodoefel H et al.
Grading of carotid artery stenosis in the presence of extensive
calcifications: dual-energy CT Angiography in comparison with contrast-enhanced MR
Angiography.
Clin Neuroradiol. 2015 Mar;25(1):33-40
• Zampakis P,
Panagiotopoulos V, Petsas T, Kalogeropoulou C.
Common and uncommon intracranial arterial anatomic variations in
multi-detector computed tomography angiography (MDCTA). What radiologists should be aware
of.
Insights Imaging. 2015 Feb;6(1):33-42
• Yilmaz A, Akpinar E,
Topcuoglu MA, Arsava EM.
Clinical and imaging features associated with intracranial internal carotid
artery calcifications in patients with ischemic stroke.
Neuroradiology. 2015 Jan 30. [Epub ahead of print]
• Vaiman M, Bekerman
I.
Preoperative detection of anomalies of carotid arteries in the neck
surgery.
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2014 Sep 6. [Epub ahead of print]
• Korn A, Fenchel M,
Bender B et al.
High-pitch dual-source CT angiography of supra-aortic arteries: assessment of
image quality and radiation dose.
Neuroradiology. 2013
Mar;55(4):423-430
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Multi-Modality Atherosclerosis
Imaging and Diagnosis
Saba L, Sanches JM,
Mendes Pedro L, Suri JS (Eds)
Springer 2014
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• Quantitative CT Imaging of Carotid Arteries
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MDCT angiography of the carotid arteries and intracranial vessels
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Headache and pain on neck movement
Woman, 54 years old
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Suspected multi-infarct dementia
Man, 70 years old
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Palpable neck mass
Man, 34 years old
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