CT Angiography — Vascular Structures

Contrast-enhanced CT angiography of vascular structures across the entire body at €108. Covers carotid, cerebral, aorta, abdominal, pelvic, and peripheral vessels. Performed on a Siemens Somatom Perspective 128-slice CT.

AGEL Rádiológia's CT angiography service covers the vascular structures of the entire body at €108, using the 128-slice Siemens Somatom Perspective for precise arterial phase imaging. The examination uses precisely timed intravenous contrast injection — with bolus tracking or test bolus technique — to opacify the vessel lumen during image acquisition, producing three-dimensional maps of the arteries and veins that can be reformatted in any plane and rendered as maximum-intensity projection (MIP) or volume-rendered (VR) images. The published single price of €108 covers angiography of vascular structures throughout the body. Common applications at the facility include: assessment of the aorta for aneurysm or dissection, carotid artery stenosis evaluation, peripheral arterial disease in the lower limb circulation, and renal artery stenosis workup. Dedicated pulmonary CT angiography (CTPA) follows a thoracic vessel protocol for suspected pulmonary embolism — a time-critical diagnosis where CT angiography is the first-line imaging investigation and where rapid availability outside business hours (the facility offers on-call cover from 14:30 weekdays and 24/7 on weekends) is clinically important. The contrast agent for CT angiography is billed separately at €24.50 base charge plus a volume-dependent component based on the injected amount (high-pressure injection via an automated injector is standard for angiography protocols to ensure consistent timing and flow rate). Total contrast charge for a standard single-vessel angiography run typically adds €24.50–€50 depending on body region and technique. Pre-examination assessment includes contrast allergy history, renal function screening for patients with known kidney disease, and a review of prior imaging for comparison. Patients with iodine allergy history require pre-medication — the referring physician arranges this in advance. Metformin must be withheld 24 hours prior for patients with diabetes. The department has operated since 2004 under quality management certification (SMK/ISO). Written reports are prepared by board-certified radiologists and delivered within approximately seven working days, with CD image copies for the patient. Urgent vascular findings are communicated directly to the referring physician.