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(CTA) CT angiography is a type of medical exam that combines a CT scan with an injection of a contrast media to produce pictures of blood vessels and tissues in a part of your body. The contrast is injected through an intravenous (IV) line started in your arm or hand.
1 CTA is also called multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT), cardiac CT or cardiac CAT. 2  During CTA, x-rays pass through the body and are picked up by detectors in the scanner, that produce 3D images on a computer screen.n the day of the CTA test. 1  For four hours immediately before your test, take nothing by mouth. 2  Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time so your test can be completed on schedule.