05 Aug What is an angiogram?
An angiogram is a diagnostic procedure that uses X-ray images to look for blockages in your blood vessels (arteries or veins). An angiogram test allows your healthcare provider to see how blood circulates in blood vessels at specific locations in your body. Providers use an angiogram of your heart, neck, kidneys, legs or other areas to locate the source of an artery or vein issue.
Why an angiogram is done
Your healthcare provider may want to do an angiogram procedure when you have signs of blocked, damaged or abnormal blood vessels. An angiogram test helps your provider determine the source of the problem and the extent of damage to your blood vessels.
With an angiogram test, your provider can diagnose and/or plan treatment for conditions, such as:
>Coronary artery disease.
>Peripheral artery disease.
>Atherosclerosis.
>Blood clots.
>Aneurysm.
Who performs an angiogram?
An interventional cardiologist performs an angiogram. Interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons perform angiograms of peripheral arteries. Interventional neurologists perform cerebral angiograms.
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