Estudio Imagenológico Vascular no Invasivo

Authors

  • Juan Carlos Bravo P. Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile. Centro de Imagenología.
  • Alejandro Salas F. Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile. Centro de Imagenología.
  • Alex Wash F. Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile. Centro de Imagenología.
  • Patricio Palavecino R. Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile. Centro de Imagenología.

Abstract

New advances in multidetector CT technology, magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) and Doppler ultrasound bring us a new approach in vascular imaging. Nowadays, this non-invasive technique has replaced the role of digital subtraction angiography in almost all diagnostic procedures. This evolving technology allows us a better diagnosis and non-invasive selection of patients who will be benefi ciary an interventional therapeutic procedure. We will review technical topics at CTA, MRA and Doppler ultrasound, clinical applications of each of this imaging modalities, with emphasis on indications , pros and cons. Finally, we will discuss briefly new horizons in non invasive imaging

Keywords:

Enfermedades Cardiovasculares, Angiografía por Resonancia Magnética, Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X, Ultrasonografía Doppler en Color