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On an initial catheter cerebral arterography, to test gradient pressures of venous sinuses. would all arteries be visualised also? is it standard to look at the whole brain during this invasive test?

Q: on an initial catheter cerebral arterography, to test gradient pressures of venous sinuses. would all arteries be visualised also? is it standard to look at the whole brain during this invasive test?

: No but depeneds on what you are looking for. Go where the neuro exam etc tell you to go. What are you looking for?

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No but depeneds on what you are looking for. Go where the neuro exam etc tell you to go. What are you looking for?

Answered 10/28/2021

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A member asked:

On an initial catheter cerebral arterography, to test gradient pressures of venous sinuses. would all arteries be visualised also? is it standard to look at the whole brain during this invasive test?

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