Angiography
| Definition: |
Radiography of blood vessels after injection of a contrast medium. |
| Notes: |
NIM; GEN or unspecified; prefer /radiogr with specific blood vessels but CORONARY ANGIOGRAPHY is available; /drug eff /rad eff permitted; DF: ANGIOGR |
| Also Called: |
Arteriography |
Angiography Categories.
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Angiocardiography - Radiography of the heart and great vessels after injection of a contrast medium. |
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Aortography - Radiographic visualization of the aorta and its branches by injection of contrast media, using percutaneous puncture or catheterization procedures. |
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Cerebral Angiography - Radiography of the vascular system of the brain after injection of a contrast medium. |
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Cineangiography - Motion pictures of the passage of contrast medium through blood vessels. |
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Coronary Angiography - Radiography of the vascular system of the heart muscle after injection of a contrast medium. |
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Phlebography - Radiographic visualization or recording of a vein after the injection of contrast medium. |
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Portography - Examination of the portal circulation by the use of X-ray films after injection of radiopaque material. |
Angiography Definitions and Terms
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