Evaluation of cerebral hemodynamics with computed tomography perfusion using gadolinium as an alternative to iodinated contrast: a case report

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2006 Mar-Apr;30(2):307-9. doi: 10.1097/00004728-200603000-00027.

Abstract

Computed tomography (CT) perfusion is traditionally performed using iodinated contrast, but this can be problematic in patients with impaired renal function or contrast allergy. We report a case of a 63-year-old man whose medical history was complicated by chronic renal failure, which was exacerbated after placement of a left cervical internal carotid artery stent by 70% stenosis and left hemisphere perfusion deficit. On a follow-up clinic visit, because of the patient s chronic renal failure, CT perfusion was performed successfully using gadolinium without further renal complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carotid Stenosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cerebral Angiography
  • Gadolinium*
  • Hemodynamics
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / complications
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Stents
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Triiodobenzoic Acids

Substances

  • Triiodobenzoic Acids
  • Gadolinium
  • iodixanol