computed tomography angiography


computed tomography angiography (CTA),

computer-processed angiogram made from a series of CT images after injection of a contrast medium intravenously; may be maximum intensity projection (q.v.).
See also: projection angiogram.

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(CTA) (kŏm-pyūtĕd tŏ-mogră-fē an-jē-ogră-fē) Computer-processed angiogram made from a series of CT images after injection of a contrast medium intravenously.
See also: projection angiogram