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Can a CT or MR be done 6 months after repair instead of a catheter angiogram?

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Can a CT or MR be done 6 months after repair instead of a catheter angiogram?

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No. The platinum coils produce different types of artifact on both CT and MR, making it impossible to determine if the aneurysm has remained fully treated. Only a catheter angiogram can provide that information.