If you are having your angiogram done as an outpatient: you will stay in the hospital forfour to six hoursafter the procedure is completed. Hospital staff will watch over you to make sure that you are all right. You will go home after the observation period. Is it painful to have an an...
Angiography, angiogram, or arteriograms are terms that describea procedure used to identify narrowing or blockages in the arteries in the body. The procedure is the same regardless of what area of the body is being viewed. Does insurance cover CT angiography? CT Angiogram is a day care proce...
CT scan is often done for further assessment of an abnormality that was initially detected or suspected during another test, such as an ultrasound or x-ray. CT scan is also done to assess the spread of cancer in a patient. A CT scan can be done to study all parts of the body, which...
Patrick is a 70-year-old diabetic man with a 2-year history of stable chest pain when he exerts himself. He is awoken from sleep with the acute onset of crushing central chest pain which radiates to his neck and left arm. His normal medications include normally aspirin, a diuretic, a ch...
Heart health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Your primary care provider will monitor your blood pressure and lab work during an annual physical exam or more frequently. If you have symptoms that indicate your heart may not be
How accurate is a CT angiogram compared to a traditional angiogram? Studies have assessed the accuracy of a CT angiogram in comparison to an invasive coronary angiography. Astudyof CT coronary angiography vs invasive coronary angiography in coronary heart disease (CHD) looked at data from 44 diagno...
This lesson is going to explain what a computerized axial tomography scan, or CAT scan, is and why it is done. We will also look at the side...
Sarah has taught nursing courses and has a master's degree in nursing education. Cite this lesson Hysterosalpingogram, or HSG, is a procedure examining the area of the uterus, pelvis, and fallopian tubes using an x-ray machine. Learn the structure of the area being studied, and the risks...
How Is a Renal Angiogram Procedure Done? The renal angiogram procedure starts with the insertion of a catheter— a thin, flexible tube. The radiologist puts the catheter into a blood vessel leading to your kidney through a small incision (cut) usually in the groin. The X-ray dye is injecte...
An angiogram is used to check for problems with blood flow in your brain. X-rays are taken as contrast liquid goes into blood vessels in your brain. CT or MRI pictures may be used to check blood vessels and tissues in your brain. Do not enter the MRI room with anything metal. Metal ...