CTA RUNOFF (last updated 06/19/13, last reviewed 5/29/2018)
INDICATION: Claudication.
SERIES
- 3mm Axial CTA above knee
- 2mm Axial CTA below knee
- 3mm Coronal
- 3mm Sagittal
- 3D Volume Rendered and MIPS
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POSITIONING/MODE
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supine/helical |
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kV/mA/rot time
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120kV/auto mA/0.5 sec |
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DETECTOR COLLIMATION
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16 x 1.5mm (S16) 24 x 1.2mm (D64) |
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SLICE THICKNESS
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3mm above knee 2mm below knee |
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PITCH
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1 to 1.5 |
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TABLE FEED
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4.8 cm/sec (S16) 5.8 cm/sec (D64) |
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KERNAL
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std |
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SFOV
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large |
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COVERAGE
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diaphragm -> below ankle ensure at least 2cm overlap above knee/below knee |
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ACQUISITION
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craniocaudal |
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ORAL CONTRAST
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none |
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IV CONTRAST
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125 mL Isovue 370, then 40 mL saline |
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INJECTION RATE
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4 mL/ sec |
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SCAN DELAY
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Care bolus mid abdominal aorta (100 HU) ~20 to 30 sec |
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RESPIRATION
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Inspiration |
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POSTPROCESSING
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3mm Coronal and Sagittal (aorta/iliacs) 3D VR and MIPS (aorta/iliacs, upper legs, lower legs) |
NOTES: Tape ankles together and place head cushion between ankles. Use table extender