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 provides high-definition anatomical images. In most cases, the use of iodinated contrast is necessary. 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 tends to distort images due to movement.