Arteriography
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What is arteriography?[edit | edit source]
arteriography is a procedure to x-ray arteries.
How does it work?[edit | edit source]
- The arteries can be seen because of an injection of a dye that outlines the vessels on the x-ray.
- The test is done in an appropriate medical facility.
- The patient will lie on an x-ray table.
- Local anesthetic is used to numb the area where the dye is injected.
- Most of the time, an artery in the groin will be used.
- In some cases, an artery in your wrist may be used.
- Next, a flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into the groin and moved through the artery until it reaches the intended area of the body.
- The exact procedure depends on the part of the body being examined.
- You will not feel the catheter inside of you.
- You may ask for a calming medicine (sedative) if you are anxious about the test.
Injection of a contrast dye[edit | edit source]
- A dye (contrast) is usually injected into an artery.
- X-rays, CT images or MRI are taken to see how the dye flows through your bloodstream.
Pronunciation[edit | edit source]
Ar-TEER-ee-AH-gruh-fee
Indications[edit | edit source]
Visualization of the patency, and other issues with the vasculature
Uses[edit | edit source]
It is used extensively in clinical medicine, especially in the field of cardiovascular medicine, neurology and nephrology.
Contra-indications[edit | edit source]
Sensitivity or allergy to the contrast media, kidney failure etc.
Complications[edit | edit source]
- allergic reaction to the contrast dye
- bleeding from the wound
- heart arrhythmia
- heart attack
- stroke
List of arteriographic procedures[edit | edit source]
Arteriography can be performed on any vessel although it is commonly used in visualizing the following vessels.
- Aortic angiography
- Cerebral angiography
- Coronary angiography
- Extremity angiography
- Fluorescein angiography
- Pulmonary angiography
- Renal arteriography
- Mesenteric angiography
- Pelvic angiography
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