Question 1

who does angiography?

Accepted Answer

Cards or vascular: Angio refers to vessel so could be any vessel, but most frequently refers to coronary (heart) vessels, therefore cardiologist usually performs.  Other common vessels include aortic and femoral / iliac vessels, carotids, renal arteries and mesenteric vessels.  These vessels are often imaged by interventional radiologists or vascular surgeons.

Question 2

is angiography test is not safe?

Accepted Answer

Not risk-free: When done by a well trained/experienced physician, it should be a safe procedure however that does not mean that it is free of risk. If determined to be necessary, the benefits of the test should outweigh the risks. The physician performing the test should discuss risks and benefits with the patient prior to angiography.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: angiography?

Accepted Answer

Arteries: It is an imaging technique to determine the anatomy of the arteries.

Question 4

what information do i have to bring along to do the angiography?

Accepted Answer

List of allergies: Bring a list of allergies and a list of meds you take.  Your kidney function is important and your doctor will have checked it with a blood sample.  Do not eat for at least 4 hours before the test. If you have diabetes, depending on the time of your exam, you might be asked to hold some or all of your dm med. Aspirin is ok but other blood thinners are often held.

Question 5

are angiogram and angiography the same thing?

Accepted Answer

No: Technically no. An angiogram is the image taken when the artery is injected with dye and imaged under x-rays. Angiography is the procedure used to obtain an angiogram. They are often used interchangeably in the vernacular.

Question 6

which contrast media are used in an angiography?

Accepted Answer

Angiogram: Non ionic contrast is used for CT angio and fluoroscopic angio. Gadolinium contrast is used for MR angio.

Question 7

angiography surgery -should i travel to a city for this?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes if you need to get angiogram  (  ?  With possible stent placement  of that blood  vessel )  if that service is not available in your local area.

Question 8

what is the difference between angiogram and angiography?

Accepted Answer

Angiogram: Angiograms and angioplasty are defined when you break down the words into their respective suffixes and prefixes. The prefix ‘angio’ relates to a blood vessel or lymph vessel. The suffix ‘gram’ is the analysis or recording of something, and ‘plasty’ is the repair and restoration of something.

Question 9

what is the difference between aortography and angiography?

Accepted Answer

Subset: Angiography is a study in which the blood vessels are visualized (e.g. Arteries of the leg or heart). An aortography is just a subset of that - visualizing the biggest artery in the body - the aorta.  So, an aortography is an angiography but not vice versa.

Question 10

what is the difference between an angiography and angioplasty?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis vs treatmet: angiography is the placement of contrast (dye) in an artery.  angioplasty is the dilatation of an artery usually with a balloon.

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