Table 13.

Advice table for the use of CT and MR in the diagnosis and management of vascular and epicardial access complications

Advice for the use of CT and MR in the diagnosis and management of vascular and epicardial access complications	Strength of advice	Imaging modality	CT specifications	MR specifications
(1) CT imaging is advised to detect the active source and extent of haematoma in patients with suspected haemorrhage following vascular access		CT	CT with bolus-triggered iodinated contrast	_
(2) CT imaging is advised in the case of haemodynamic instability (in the absence of relevant pericardial effusion) or other clinical evidence of haemorrhage following subxiphoid epicardial access		CT	Contrast CT of chest and abdomen	_

CT, computed tomography; MR, magnetic resonance.