angiogram
(an′jē-ŏ-gram″)
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[angio- + -gram]
Radiographic imaging of the size, shape, and luminal structure of blood vessels after introduction of a radiopaque contrast medium. A catheter is usually inserted into a peripheral vessel and guided to the affected area by use of the Seldinger technique. There's more to see -- the rest of this topic is available only to subscribers.
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