Angiography (Arteriography)

C.P Derdeyn

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-385157-4.00193-7

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Angiography (Arteriography)

C.P Derdeyn

Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences, pp.188-191

Elsevier Inc, Second Edition

2014

DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-385157-4.00193-7

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Abstract

Conventional (X-ray) angiography provides high-resolution two- and three-dimensional images of the arteries and veins of the head and neck. It is used to identify abnormalities of these vessels, such as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and atherosclerotic disease. Angiography involves two major steps: the introduction of contrast medium into the vessel of interest and acquisition of X-ray images before and after contrast injection. Conventional angiography provides the highest resolution and detail of any of the currently available imaging tools. The limitations of this technique are primarily due to risks of placing catheters directly into the vessels of interest.

Digital subtraction angiography

Stroke

Catheterization

X-rays

Aneurysms

Arteriovenous malformations

Arteriography

Vein

Thrombosis

Artery

Contrast media

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Title: Subtitle: Angiography (Arteriography)
Creators: C.P Derdeyn - Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
Resource Type: Book chapter
Publication Details: Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences, pp.188-191
Edition: Second Edition
DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-385157-4.00193-7
Publisher: Elsevier Inc
Language: English
Date published: 2014
Academic Unit: Neurology; Radiology; Iowa Neuroscience Institute; Neurosurgery
Record Identifier: 9984070979602771

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