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. 2014 Nov 29;3(3):173–176. doi: 10.15420/aer.2014.3.3.173

Table 2: Advantages and Disadvantages of Several Three-dimensional Rotational Angiography Workflow Choices.

Advantage(s) Disadvantage(s)
Use of GA Control of apnoea, motion Allows easy asystole Increases complexity
Conscious sedation Less complexity Challenging to get consistent results with direct LA injection workflow
Adenosine for low output Near-perfect standstill Impractical without GA
Quality degradation in case of PVCs
Rapid RV pacing for low output Robust workflow, predictable quality May induce VT/VF
Difficult without GA
Direct LA injection Optimal image quality No need for timing bolus Needs low output
Indirect RA/AP injection No need for GA/asystole Needs timing of bolus
Image quality degradation
Difficult long apnoea

AP = arteria pulmonalis; GA = general anaesthesia; LA = left atrium; PVCs = premature ventricular contractions; RA = right atrium; RV = right ventricle; VF = ventricular fibrillation; VT = ventricular tachycardia.