Carbon dioxide angiography for peripheral vascular intervention

Authors

  • Gerhardus George Visser Koch Private Theatre Radiographer
  • John Vivian Robbs Specialist Vascular Surgeon

Keywords:

Imaging agent, interventional vascular procedures, femoral artery stents, abdominal aortic aneurysms

Abstract

Carbon dioxide angiography (CDA) is a relatively modern technique performed during interventional vascular procedures. Compared to traditional angiography using iodinated contrast media (ICM), CDA poses very little risk to a patient. Carbon dioxide (CO2), as an imaging agent, is particularly useful for those patients in whom ICM is contraindicated. It may also be used in combination with ICM in some cases. This paper provides insight into the basic principles of CDA and its contribution to modern day medical imaging for the treatment of peripheral vascular disease.

Author Biographies

Gerhardus George Visser Koch, Private Theatre Radiographer

Private Theatre Radiographer

 

John Vivian Robbs, Specialist Vascular Surgeon

Specialist Vascular Surgeon

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Published

2016-05-25

Issue

Vol. 54 No. 1 (2016)

Section

Article of Interest

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