Key result
CT angiography demonstrated 100% sensitivity for detecting femoral and popliteal artery occlusions and 94% for tibial artery occlusions compared to digital subtraction angiography.
Why the study?
Does CT angiography accurately diagnose arterial stenoses and occlusion compared to digital subtraction angiography in patients with peripheral vascular occlusive disease?
Population
50 patients with peripheral vascular occlusive disease
Comparison
i.v. CT angiography with a single spiral… vs intraarterial digital subtraction angiography
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May support CTA for femoral/popliteal occlusions; leaves open prospective validation versus DSA.
Cross-Sectional (n=50)
Does CT angiography accurately diagnose arterial stenoses and occlusion compared to digital subtraction angiography in patients with peripheral vascular occlusive disease?
CT angiography is a highly accurate and fast noninvasive alternative to digital subtraction angiography for detecting femoral and popliteal artery occlusions.
Rieker et al. (1996) conducted a cross-sectional in peripheral vascular occlusive disease (n=50). CT angiography (CTA) vs. intraarterial digital subtraction angiography was evaluated on Accuracy for the diagnosis of arterial stenoses and occlusion. CT angiography demonstrated 100% sensitivity for detecting femoral and popliteal artery occlusions and 94% for tibial artery occlusions compared to digital subtraction angiography.
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