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  Angiogram of the Lung
Lung (pulmonary) angiogram is used to evaluate the arteries that lead to the lungs (pulmonary arteries) and the blood vessels within the lungs.
Pulmonary angiogram is usually done to detect a pulmonary embolism, which is an obstruction within the pulmonary artery that suddenly decreases blood flow to the lungs.
Pulmonary angiogram may also be done to measure the pressure within the vessels supplying blood to the lungs, to look for lung abnormalities, or to detect blockage or narrowing of the vessels.
www.webmd.com /hw/lung_cancer/hw201194.asp   (2272 words)

  
 Angiogram
A cerebral angiogram is normally an out-patient procedure, with the patient being admitted in the morning and discharged home in the afternoon or evening.
A cerebral angiogram involves a study of the blood vessels in the head and neck.
During the course of the angiogram from the beginning to end, medications may be given to you to help take away any discomfort and to help you relax during the procedure.
www.ohsu.edu /neurosurgery/conditions/angiogram.shtml   (1655 words)

  
 Angiogram - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
With the introduction of the Seldinger technique in 1953, the procedure became markedly safer as no sharp introductory devices needed to remain inside the vascular lumen.
Angiograms require the insertion of a catheter into a peripheral artery, e.g.
The most common angiogram performed is to visualize the blood in the coronary arteries.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Angiogram   (504 words)

  
 Society Of Interventional Radiology - Angiography
During the angiogram, the doctor inserts a thin tube (catheter) into the artery through a small nick in the skin about the size of the tip of a pencil.
One of the most common reasons for angiograms is to see if there is a blockage or narrowing in a blood vessel that may interfere with the normal flow of blood through the body.
Angiograms are sometimes used by surgeons to plan an operation or choose the best surgical procedure.
www.sirweb.org /patPub/angiography.shtml   (193 words)

  
 Pulmonary Angiogram
A pulmonary angiogram is an angiogram of the blood vessels of the lungs.
One of the primary indications for the procedure is the diagnosis of a pulmonary embolus (clot).
A pulmonary angiogram may be used to evaluate the blood vessels and blood flow in the lungs before and/or after surgery or other procedures involving the blood vessels.
www.muschealth.com /gs/TandP.aspx?PageID=P07758   (2113 words)

  
 Angiogram
An angiogram is a specialized x-ray of the blood vessels in the head and neck, and is used to identify brain disorders.
The angiogram takes one to three hours to complete depending upon the number of blood vessels your CINN physician wishes to have studied.
If you undergo an angiogram as an outpatient, have a family member or friend drive you home, and be sure to recline in the car as much as possible.
www.cinn.org /diagnostic/angiogram.html   (926 words)

  
 Angiogram and angioplasty, indications, technique and complications of angiography
An angiogram is a special form of x-ray that permits the diagnosis of blockages (occlusions) or narrowings (stenosis) in the arteries of the body.
As far as the patient is concerned, angioplasty is very similar to an angiogram except that a slightly bigger catheter is used and therefore the risks of bleeding are slightly greater.
If the doctors know your kidneys may be at risk during an angiogram, they can reduce the risks of damage by giving extra fluids in an intravenous drip before during and after your angiogram.
www.vascular.co.nz /angiogram.htm   (2309 words)

  
 Angiogram| Heart Disease| Heart Health
If a blockage is found during the angiogram then an angioplasty has to be done to either balloon the artery to reopen it, or to insert a stent to make sure the artery remains open.
The actual angiogram isn't painful since the area of the entry is numbed with anesthesia.
An angiogram is usually performed after the cardiologist has determined through other non-invasive tests such as the nuclear stress test, the EKG, that this test is necessary.
www.heart-health-diets-and-exercises.com /Angiogram.html   (959 words)

  
 Cerebral Angiogram - Page 1
A cerebral angiogram (or arteriogram) is a diagnostic test that produces images of the arteries in the brain and/or head and the blood flowing through them.
The most common risk associated with cerebral angiograms is an allergic reaction to the contrast medium.
Angiograms are usually not done on pregnant women due to the risk of damage to the fetus by radiation.
heart.healthcentersonline.com /angiogram/CerebralAngiogram.cfm   (524 words)

  
 Angiogram of the Head and Neck - [Medical Test] - Quest Diagnostics Patient Health Library   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Angiogram of the head and neck is an X-ray test that uses fluoroscopy to take pictures of the blood flow within the blood vessels of the head and neck.
An angiogram of the neck (carotid angiogram) can be used to evaluate the large arteries in the neck that lead to the brain.
An angiogram of the head (cerebral angiogram) can be used to evaluate veins or the four arteries (four-vessel study) supplying blood to the brain.
www.questdiagnostics.com /kbase/topic/medtest/hw201050/descrip.htm   (251 words)

  
 Angiogram | Mayfield Clinic
An angiogram, also called an arteriogram, is a type of x-ray that takes pictures of your blood vessels with the help of a contrast agent that is injected into your arteries through a catheter.
Angiograms are very good at detecting problems with the blood vessels such as an aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation (AVM), arterial stenosis (narrowing of the arteries due to atherosclerosis), tumor, and clots (Figure 3).
An angiogram is an invasive test, so it is not without risk.
www.mayfieldclinic.com /PE-angio.htm   (1203 words)

  
 Angiogram
An angiogram is an x-ray picture of the inside of a blood vessel.
If you have had an angiogram in the past and know you are allergic to the dye or have an iodine allergy, tell your doctor.
After the angiogram is complete, the radiologist will remove the instrument used to inject the dye and apply pressure to the site of the injection.
www.hmc.psu.edu /healthinfo/a/angiogram.htm   (616 words)

  
 Angiogram
An angiogram is an X-ray test that uses fluoroscopy to take pictures of the blood flow within an artery (such as the aorta) or a vein (such as the vena cava).
To stop intestinal bleeding, the catheter is moved into the small artery where the bleeding is occurring, and medication that constricts the artery or causes the blood to clot is injected through the catheter.
An angiogram is not usually done for pregnant women because the X-rays could damage the developing baby (fetus).
www.webmd.com /hw/lab_tests/hw201112.asp   (2648 words)

  
 Angiogram - My Child Has - Children's Hospital Boston   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
An angiogram is type of X-ray image which takes precise pictures of the arteries and veins (blood vessels) in a specific organ or body part.
An angiogram is needed to gather information about how your child's blood vessels are working.
An angiogram is a safe procedure with no serious long-term side effects.
www.childrenshospital.org /az/Site580/mainpageS580P0.html   (736 words)

  
 What is a Peripheral Angiogram?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
One of the most common reasons for peripheral angiogram is the need to visualize the arteries which supply blood flow to the legs; however, an angiogram is also performed to obtain information regarding blood flow in the abdominal region (aorta, intestinal, and renal systems) as well as the upper body (subclavian, pulmonary, or carotid systems).
At the beginning of the angiogram, a small puncture is made in the skin at the chosen insertion site.
Overnight stays are based on the results of the angiogram, type of closure used, and the time of day that the procedure is completed.
www.cc-pc.com /peripheralCath.htm   (1513 words)

  
 VascularWeb: Angiogram
An angiogram is an imaging test that uses x-rays to view your body’s blood vessels.
A physician may also perform an angioplasty and stenting procedure to clear blocked arteries during an angiogram, depending on the location and extent of the blockage.
Angiograms generally take about 1 hour to complete if only x-rays are required.
www.vascularweb.org /_CONTRIBUTION_PAGES/Patient_Information/NorthPoint/Angiogram.html   (985 words)

  
 angiogram - OmniMedicalSearch.com - angiogram   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Angiography is the x-ray (radiographic) study of the blood vessels.
General angiogram can be used to evaluate the arteries or veins in the arms, legs, chest,.
General angiogram can be used to evaluate the arteries or veins in the arms, legs, chest, or abdomen.
www.omnimedicalsearch.com /sr_angiogram.html   (445 words)

  
 Angiogram of the Head and Neck - [Medical Test] - Quest Diagnostics Patient Health Library   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
An angiogram of the head or neck is done to:
Detect blockage or narrowing of the arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain (carotid angiogram).
Blood flow to the brain that is slowed or stopped increases the risk of having a stroke or a "mini-stroke" (called a transient ischemic attack, or TIA).
www.questdiagnostics.com /kbase/topic/medtest/hw201050/whydone.htm   (188 words)

  
 Angiogram
An angiogram is a technique where x-rays are used to examine blood vessels.
This technique is useful for mapping the layout of blood vessels in any part of the body and is very useful for diagnosing heart problems.
The doctor who has carried out your angiogram will see the patient on the ward and discuss the results with them.
www.manchesterheartcentre.org /new/angiogram/angiogram.php   (1086 words)

  
 Saint Agnes Medical Center - Angiogram Instructions
An angiogram is the study of an artery or vein.
There are many types of angiograms, depending upon the region of the body affected.
To check your progress, a follow-up phone call is usually made the day after your angiogram by a staff member.
www.samc.com /umap.asp?FolderID=58   (445 words)

  
 The Liver Cancer Network Diagnosis: CT-Angiogram
This test accurately defines the number of metastases and their relationship to liver blood vessels which is important information in planning treatment strategies.
The CT angiogram is similar to the CT scan except that it involves a contrast dye injected into one of the arteries (superior mesenteric artery) that supply the liver.
The x-rays detect the dye as it flows through the bloodstream, outlining the blood vessels in the liver and the flow of blood through the organ.
www.livercancer.com /diagnosis/ct_angiogram.html   (261 words)

  
 Carilion - Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA) - [Medical Test]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
A magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to provide pictures of blood vessels inside the body.
The radiologist may discuss preliminary results of your magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) with you right after the test.
Conventional angiogram or computerized tomography angiogram (CT angiogram) may be needed after MRA if a problem (such as an aneurysm) is present or if surgery is being considered.
www.carilion.com /kbase/htm/aa15/5441/aa155450.htm   (218 words)

  
 Radiology Angiogram Test Prep
An angiogram is an x-ray examination of your arteries (blood vessels).
The arteriogram is performed in the Radiology Department on the B1 level of University Hospital.
• If you are having your angiogram done as an outpatient: you will stay in the hospital for four to six hours after the procedure is completed.
www.med.umich.edu /rad/preps/outpt/angiog.htm   (916 words)

  
 Coronary angiogram and heart disease information on MedicineNet.com
Coronary angiography is performed with the use of local anesthesia and intravenous sedation, and is generally not terribly uncomfortable.
During a coronary angiogram, a small catheter (a thin hollow tube with a diameter of 2-3 mm) is inserted through the skin into an artery in either the groin or the arm.
For patients with severe angina or heart attack (myocardial infarction), or those who have markedly abnormal noninvasive tests for CAD, the angiogram also helps the doctor select the optimal treatment, which may include medications, balloon angioplasty, coronary stenting, atherectomy ("roto-rooter"), or
www.medicinenet.com /coronary_angiogram/article.htm   (487 words)

  
 Fluorescein Angiogram
Fluorescein angiography (fluorescein - the type of dye that is used; angiogram - a study of the blood vessels) is an extremely valuable test that provides information about the circulatory system and the condition of the back of the eye.
FAs are useful for evaluating many eye diseases that affect the retina.
The test is performed by injecting a special dye, called fluorescein, into a vein in the arm.
www.stlukeseye.com /eyeq/FluoresceinAngiogram.asp   (201 words)

  
 MRI, Mammogram, Bone Density Test, Angiogram, & More - Hawaii (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
An angiogram is a diagnostic exam that allows our Hawaii Radiology team to study your blood vessels and organs.
When you come in for an angiogram at our Hawaii practice, your doctor will insert a catheter through one of your blood vessels (usually in your thigh) all the way up to the area of interest.
Following an angiogram at our Hawaii Radiology center, you will be asked to lie flat with your legs straight for 4-6 hours.
www.rahawaii.com.cob-web.org:8888 /html/radiology.html   (1066 words)

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