Thoracic aorta CT angiography

Angio-TC Aorta torácica

Diagnostic test to examine the thoracic aorta (main artery of the thorax) using CT (Computed Tomography) equipment. This technique requires the use of an iodinated contrast agent, and provides high definition anatomical images. The use of MDCT (Multidetector Computed Tomography) shortens scanning time, reduces radiation dose and improves image quality. The multiple detectors used in certain studies enable imaging to be synchronised with the heartbeat, a technique used to study the aortic valve and aortic root (the first few centimetres), where the heartbeat often distorts images due to movement.