Angiogram
Results
An angiogram is an Reference X-ray Opens New Window test that uses a special dye and camera (Reference fluoroscopy Opens New Window) to take pictures of the blood flow in an artery (such as the Reference aorta Opens New Window) or a vein (such as the vena cava). Your doctor may tell you some results right after the test. Full results are usually ready the same day.
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The blood vessels are normal in shape, size, location, and number. |
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The dye flows evenly through the blood vessels. |
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No narrowing, blockage, bulging, or other problem of the blood vessels is seen. |
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Abnormal: |
Blood vessels that are not in their normal position may mean that a tumor or other growth is pushing against them. |
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A narrow spot in an artery may mean that a fat deposit, calcium deposit, or clot is reducing blood flow through the blood vessel. |
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A bulge in a blood vessel may mean a weakness in the blood vessel wall (Reference aneurysm Opens New Window). |
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Reference Dye Opens New Window that leaks out of a blood vessel may mean a hole in the blood vessel. |
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There is abnormal branching of blood vessels present since birth (congenital). |
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An abnormal pattern of blood vessels may mean that a tumor is present. |
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| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference December 5, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Howard Schaff, MD - Diagnostic Radiology |
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