Table 1 Comparison of different imaging methods (except ultrasonography) to evaluate hand vessels
Imaging methods for hand vessel analysis | Angiography | Classic CTA | Dynamic CTA | SHR-CTA | MRA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Injection site | Intra-arterial | Intravenous | Intravenous | Intravenous | Intravenous |
Spatial resolution | +++ | ++ | ++ | +++ | variable |
Temporal resolution | +++ | + | +++ | + | ++ |
3D analysis | +++ | +++ | +++ | +++ | ++ |
Bone and soft tissue evaluation | + | ++ | +++ | +++ | +++ |