High-resolution Arteriography of the Major Peripheral Vessels

Abstract

In experimental studies using a 0.1 mm focal spot tube, rare-earth screens, Cronex 4 film and diluted contrast agent (120 mgI/ml), 6 × magnification showed detail in the walls of major arteries that could not be identified with standard radiography or 3 × magnification. The method is applicable to studies of arteriosclerotic changes in the wall of the femoral artery in patients.