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CO 2 angiography
Author(s) -
Huber Philip R.,
Leimbach Mark E.,
Lewis W. Lance,
Marshall J. Jeffrey
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.10123
Subject(s) - medicine , iodinated contrast , premedication , angiography , radiology , digital subtraction angiography , contrast (vision) , iodinated contrast media , conventional angiography , surgery , computed tomography , artificial intelligence , computer science
Iodinated contrast agents are routinely used in procedures to diagnose and treat peripheral vascular disease. Despite the development of low‐osmolar contrast agents and premedication techniques, these agents are still associated with contrast‐induced nephropathy and allergic reactions in some individuals. To overcome these problems, carbon dioxide angiography has been developed as an alternative to standard iodinated contrast angiography in certain patient populations. The technology of digital subtraction angiography has greatly improved the image quality of CO 2 angiography. Understanding the unique properties of CO 2 , the techniques for its use, and its associated limitations and complications will allow interventional cardiologists to expand their treatments of atherosclerotic peripheral vascular disease. Cathet Cardiovasc Intervent 2002;55:398–403. © 2002 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.