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How are angiograms done for brain?
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Angiography: A small size catheter is inserted in your groin an advanced to the origin of your brain main arteries. Dye is then flushed into the catheter and x rays are then taken. Several pictures are taken that delineate your brain blood vessels.
Answered 3/29/2012
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Depends --: Using angiocath depending on the area being tested.
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