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Why do i have 4 puncture sites - 2 each side of groin. for cerebral catheter angiogram? is it for artery and vein visualisation?

Q: why do i have 4 puncture sites - 2 each side of groin. for cerebral catheter angiogram? is it for artery and vein visualisation?

: Hello. There are different reasons for the punctures. The best is to ask your provider. It may have been performed on both sides to see different blood vessels, possibly due to a difficulty in passing the catheter on the first side or as you stated, to view an arterial vs a venous examination. Ask your provider.

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Hello. There are different reasons for the punctures. The best is to ask your provider. It may have been performed on both sides to see different blood vessels, possibly due to a difficulty in passing the catheter on the first side or as you stated, to view an arterial vs a venous examination. Ask your provider.

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A member asked:

Why do i have 4 puncture sites - 2 each side of groin. for cerebral catheter angiogram? is it for artery and vein visualisation?

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

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