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angiographyor arteriographyX-ray examination of arteries and veins with a contrast medium to differentiate them from surrounding organs. The contrast medium is introduced through a catheter to show the blood vessels and the structures they supply, including organs. Angiography of diseased leg, brain, or heart arteries is necessary before corrective surgery. See also angiocardiography. angiography [‚an·jē′äg·rə·fē] (medicine) Roentgenographic visualization of blood vessels following injection of a radiopaque material. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Magnetic resonance angiography was performed in an attempt to better evaluate the vascular character of the tumor, and the findings were not suggestive of a carotid body tumor. The initial target indication for Vasovist is for use in magnetic resonance angiography imaging of non-coronary vascular disease. However, subsequent magnetic resonance angiography showed that the vascular anatomy was normal. |
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