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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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| In such cases, highly selective angiography and methylene blue injection may aid in the preoperative and intraoperative localization of occult bleeding sites in patients with CD. We also discuss relevant wound ballistics and the benefits of selective angiography (both diagnostically and therapeutically) in this peculiar type of injury. Therefore, we ordered selective angiography of the carotid and vertebral arteries to document the status of both ICAs as well as to ascertain the vascular nature of the mass. |
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