When to Use Arteriogram?
You May Need This Medical Test If You Have an Abnormality That Involves the Blood Vessels of Your Brain, Heart, Lungs, Kidneys, or Other Parts of Your Body...
You may need this medical test if you have an abnormality that involves the blood vessels of your brain, heart, lungs, kidneys, or other parts of your body. Healthcare providers may use the information from this test to learn more about your condition and to decide the best way to treat you.
Why would you need an arteriogram?
Why the Test is Performed
An arteriogram is done to see how blood moves through the arteries. It is also used to check for blocked or damaged arteries. It can be used to visualize tumors or find a source of bleeding. Usually, an arteriogram is performed at the same time as a treatment.
What are the indications for coronary arteriogram?
- Symptoms of coronary artery disease, such as chest pain (angina)
- Pain in your chest, jaw, neck or arm that can't be explained by other tests.
- New or increasing chest pain (unstable angina)