Tuesday, September 28, 2010

What is a x-ray picture outlining arteries?

What is a x-ray picture outlining arteries?
An angiogram (angiography) is a diagnostic procedure which takes x-ray pictures of your blood vessel (arteries). The procedure is sometimes called an arteriogram.
Angiography involves the injection of x-ray dye (contrast media) into the blood vessel. Pictures are taken using both conventional and computerized x-ray techniques. The pictures generate provide a road map of your blood vessels. Any blockages, narrowing, aneurysms (ballooning) or other abnormality of the arteries are imaged. These images will aid within the diagnosis and treatment of your medical condition. All parts of the circulatory system can be studied, including the arteries to the legs, kidneys, and the brain. Usually, only one individual area of the body can be evaluated during one nouns.
X-rays only show easier said than done tissues and don't show arteries. Perhahps you're thinking of a dye injected CT scan.
Angiograms are x-ray pictures taken after an injection of contrast media (dye) into an artery. MRA (Magnetic Resonance Angiograms) are really starting to replace angiograms. Many MRAs can be done short contrast media injections, and they enjoy fewer side effects and risks.
An Angiogram.

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