Angiography

An angiogram involves taking pictures of a vein or artery. There are various ways of carrying out an angiogram and each one has specific advantages and disadvantages. Your vascular surgeon will choose one or the other method intentionally and for a good reason.

Type of angiogram

 

Ultrasound

CT-angio

NMR-angio

Intra-arteriële angio

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Preparation?

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Requires a venous line before administering contrast

Requires a venous line before administering contrast

Requires a needle in the artery

Sometimes requires a hospital admission

Bed rest and a pressure dressing on the groin in case of puncture

Contrast?

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Contrast containing iodine

Contrast containing iodine

Contrast containing iodine

Things to mention?

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Pregnancy

Kidney problems

Allergies

Claustrophobia

Metal in your body

Claustrophobia

Pregnancy

Kidney problems

Allergies

Medications (blood thinners / anticoagulants)

Previous surgical procedures via the groin

Whether you agree to a possible procedure

Eat and drink?

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Nothing to eat or drink after breakfast

Nothing to eat or drink after breakfast

Nothing to eat or drink after breakfast

Duration of the test?

30-60 min.

20 min.

30 min.

40-60 min.

Purpose?

Screening

Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Preparation for procedure