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(CTA) CT angiography is a type of medical exam that combines a CT scan with an injection of a contrast media to produce pictures of blood vessels and tissues in a part of your body. The contrast is injected through an intravenous (IV) line started in your arm or hand.
A CT angiography (CTA) scan is a special kind of CT exam that focuses particularly on the blood vessels, using a contrast material to make them show up clearly in the images. Common uses. CTA is used to examine blood vessels in areas including the brain, neck, chest and abdomen.Conditions that the exam can reveal include aneurysms and narrowing of the arteries. Safety. CT examinations improve health care and are an essential part of diagnosis and treatment planning. CTA is typically used to examine blood vessels in the brain, neck, abdomen and chest. 2  We use the latest technology, including 64-slice CT scanners. 3  A radiologist with special training in CT and the vascular system will interpret your exam.