What is Angiogram?
An angiogram is a medical imaging technique of assessing the blood vessels. Contrast (x-ray dye) is injected into an artery and x-rays are taken as the contrast passes through the blood vessels.
Why perform Angiogram?
An angiogram is performed to define abnormalities of blood vessels, such as a stenosis/narrowing, blockage, or an abnormality of the vessel wall (such as fibromuscular dysplasia or vasculitis). It may also be used to help plan an operation or assess post operative complications.
How does Angiogram work?
Angiograms are usually performed under local anaesthetic or sedation, in an operating room with specialised medical imaging equipment. Your interventional radiologist will pass a small tube into the artery of your groin or wrist, navigating the tube into the area requiring assessment using x-ray guidance. Contrast (x-ray dye) is then injected, and x-rays are taken as the contrast pass through the vessels, defining the anatomy of the vessel.
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