• Cerebral

    For aneurysm detection, assessment, presurgery, follow up
    Requires IV contrast

  • Carotid

    For aneurysm detection, assessment, presurgery, follow up
    For stenosis detection, assessment, presurgery or follow up
    Requires IV contrast

  • CT aortic angiogram

    Can be for the aorta in the chest or the aorta in the abdomen
    Detection of aneurysm
    Monitoring aneurysm
    Assessment post EVAR
    Arterial stenosis/occlusion
    Requires IV contrast

  • Preparation

    1. nothing to eat for 3 hours prior to appointment
    2. blood test (creatinine and eGFR) within 3 months of examination appointment
    3. withhold metformin 24 hours prior to procedure and 48 hours after procedure and a blood test (creatinine) 1-2 days after procedure if there is renal impairment.