DSA
Last modified by Hussein Abdallah on 2025/04/19 20:28
Pre-requisite Imaging
- CTA head and neck - every single person needs this to evaluate anatomy
- MRI Brain w/o contrast - usually needed, fellows will tell you
Consent Flowchart
PCS For Angio
All angio procedures can be done on SQH/SQL unless otherwise stated
- Place DSA consent in chart
- NPO at midnight
- Check for contrast allergies (ask patient, search Epic)
- Order Neuro IR consult
- Send the following email to fellows
To: kayyalimn@upmc.edu, fadhila@upmc.edu
cc: neurosurgResidents@upmc.edu
Attending:
Patient:
Location:
DOB:
MRN:
Indication:
Consent in chart, NPO at midnight, no known contrast allergies, NIR order in