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Can a carotid angiogram give me too much radiation?
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Unlikely: A standard carotid angiogram should take less than 15 minutes of fluoro time. The radiation is not insignificant but will only be a fraction of the expected lifetime exposure to radiation. This is a widely done procedure and the exposure to radiation injury is an extremely rare complication.
Answered 4/23/2016
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Sometimes: When I do those procedures, i'm careful to limit radiation. Sometimes the vessels are tortuous or curved which makes the procedure take longer. Choose an experienced doctor.
Answered 7/5/2012
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