Validation of computed tomography angiography using mean arterial pressure gradient as a reference in stented superior mesenteric artery.

Niklas LundinLeena LehtiOlle EkbergStefan Acosta

Published in: Abdominal radiology (New York) (2020)

Grading endoprosthesis stenosis in the SMA with CTA performed fair when using trans-stenotic MAP gradient as reference. Software development towards reduction of endoprosthesis artefacts may result in more accurate CTA assessment of the narrowest part.

Keyphrases

coronary artery
high resolution
high density
image quality
computed tomography
magnetic resonance
mass spectrometry