A pulmonary angiogram involves the insertion of a thin catheter (flexible tube) into your groin or arm. A local anesthetic is used at the site of the insertion.

So we've now taken this patient through the workup. We have a V/Q, we have an echo, we have a CT, we have a pulmonary angiogram. As you said, most of the patients get all of those things.

Pulmonary angiography is an X-ray procedure that looks at the blood vessels leading to and from your lungs. The X-rays produced are called pulmonary angiograms, which may show blood clots in and ...

An angiogram is a diagnostic test that uses X-rays and a contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels in the body, including those in the brain. This test can help diagnose a brain aneurysm.

Your doctor might order a peripheral angiogram if you have any symptoms of blockages in your peripheral arteries. It usually affects your legs, but can happen in other areas, depending on the disease.

This article will discuss the main differences between an angiogram and an angioplasty and what to expect from both procedures. It will also explain their benefits, risks, and potential side effects.