CTA or computed tomography angiography is a regular CT scan with added dyes to picture the body's blood vessels. These dyes are known as contrasts that are injected intravenously. CTA is used for diagnosing blocks in vessels, stenosis, aneurysms, and dissections. It is also used to view the body's major blood vessels like the aorta, renal artery, pulmonary artery, carotid artery, etc. CTA of an intracranial artery can reveal a clot location in stroke.
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What is the reason for my feeling weak and numb throughout the day for almost a month?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been feeling weak, numb, and almost passing out throughout the day randomly for a month. I had a CTA in the ER, and they sent me home with this report. And they said to check with neurology, but not to worry. I have read and it says not to worry unless you are symptomatic, which... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have hypoplastic right intracranial vertebral and basilar arteries and severe hypoplasia of the right posterior cerebral artery (the P1 segment). But with a patent right posterior communicating artery, which is supplying blood to the right posterior circulation. In my... Read Full »
My relative was shot, and the bullet went in through his ear. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, My family relative got shot yesterday. As of right now, he still has the bullet inside. The bullet went in through his left ear and did not come back out. I am not sure exactly where inside the bullet is. He is currently hospitalized, but no doctor has come up with a solution. My relative... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In penetrating bullet injury, CT scan of the head should be obtained after stabilizing his cardiopulmonary condition to determine the extent of intracranial damage and the presence of intracranial metallic fragments (bullet). I would also suggest you to carry out comput... Read Full »
Can arterioles and capillaries feel pain?
Query: Hi doctor, Does MRA show arterioles? Does CTA show small vessels? Can SPECT tell microvasculitis from vasospasm in microvessel? Do arterioles and capillaries feel pain? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. A machine having high power magnet might be able to show arterioles in MRA (magnetic resonance angiography). A CTA (Computed tomography angiography) might show small vessels but not exactly art... Read Full »
I am diagnosed with tinnitus. What could be the cause for it?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with tinnitus, and it is driving me crazy for the past 5.5 months. In my CTA examination, my upper cervical spine demonstrates some moderate facet arthritis primarily at c2 and c3. It also shows an incomplete fusion of the posterior arch of c1 and mild cervical s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cervical spine abnormalities can cause vertigo but not tinnitus. A zygomatic bone fracture can be a cause of tinnitus if it is impinging on the mandible. But that would be more due to chewing and movements of the lower jaw, and sinusitis can also cause tinnitus if it... Read Full »