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MDCT angiography or MDCTA is now accepted widely as the standard technique for vascular imaging. MDCTA is a highly standardizable imaging technique. It provides three-dimensional information about the vasculature. Continuous advances in CT technology often exceed radiologists’ ability to use these advanced scanners in an optimal or appropriate manner. An understanding of the principal technical factors for MDCTA is essential to achieve consistently high-quality results, especially in veterinary patients.
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Bertolini, G. (2017). Basic Principles of MDCT Angiography. In: Bertolini, G. (eds) Body MDCT in Small Animals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-46904-1_2
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