CT angiography

Medical prescription required

This examination always requires a prescription from your doctor. Please bring this prescription on the day of your examination.

Preparation

Before the examination, inform the nurse if you have:

• Reduced kidney function.
• Reactions to contrast agents during previous examinations.
• Use of medication such as diabetes drugs, blood thinners, etc.

Procedure

• Insertion of a flexible tube (catheter) into the femoral artery.
• Advancing the catheter to the blood vessels to be examined.
• Injection of the contrast agent.
  • This agent is visible on X-rays.
• Taking X-ray images.
  • During the imaging, you must remain as still as possible.
  • You may be asked to hold your breath briefly or avoid swallowing.

As the femoral artery is punctured and a catheter is inserted into the blood vessels, there is a risk of complications.