Definitions for "ARTERIOGRAM"
roentgenogram of an artery after injection of a radi-opaque substance into the blood
injection of a radio-opaque dye (usually) into an artery to look for a blockage or site of bleeding. E.g., carotid arteriogram - of the carotid circulation.
X-ray of an artery after dye is injected. Patient may or may not be admitted to the hospital after the test. Atherosclerosis ("hardening of the arteries") The process whereby abnormal deposits of lipids, cholesterol and plaque build up, leading to narrowing or blockage in arteries taking blood to the hand, foot head or vital organs. Also called arteriosclerosis.
an outpatient procedure where a small needle and catheter are inserted into your artery
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a procedure that provides a scan of arteries going to and through the brain.