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Common Diagnosis Procedure of Arteriography Test



Common Diagnosis Procedure of 
Arteriography Test




a). Body area tested: Any artery in the body, commonly in the brain, heart, kidneys, aorta, or legs.

b). X-ray study to detect a blockage or detect of an artery.

An arteriogram is an imaging test that uses x-rays and a special dye to see inside the arteries. It can be used to view arteries in the heart, brain, kidney, and other parts of the body. The procedure is often called angiography. Related tests include: Aortic angiography (chest or abdomen)


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