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.

Pulmonary angiography (angiogram): Contrast dye is injected into the blood, and X-ray images of the chest show detailed images of the pulmonary arterial system.

Of 2003 patients, 1806 (90.16%), had CT angiogram results negative for PE, and 197 (9.84%) had CT angiogram results positive for PE. Of the group with positive results, 6.36% were seen in the ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. Vallerie McLaughlin, MD: Hello, everyone, and welcome to this Medscape InDiscussion podcast. Today we're talking about chronic thromboembolic pulmonary ...

Physicians who ordered more CT pulmonary angiogram scans experienced a markedly decreased proportion of positive results, according to new research published in JAMA Internal Medicine.“Pulmonary ...

a pulmonary angiogram, which looks at the blood vessels that supply the lungs; a cerebral angiogram, which looks at the blood vessels inside and surrounding the brain; ...

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.

A peripheral angiogram is a test that checks problems in your blood vessels. Learn about why you need it, what to expect, and more. Skip to main content . Home ; Conditions .

The prefix angio means blood vessel; therefore, an angiogram is an X-ray study involving the injection of dye into a blood vessel, allowing a picture to be taken. Because there are two major kinds ...

The UAB Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine is an integral part of one of the nation's largest health systems. Nationally known for our compassionate care, cutting-edge research, ...