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Cerebral Angiography
Alternate Names : Angiography - Head, Carotid Angiogram, Vertebral Angiogram
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What do Abnormal Results Mean?
If the contrast dye flows out of the blood vessel, it may indicate internal bleeding. Narrowed arteries may suggest cholesterol deposits, a spasm, or inherited disorders. If the vessels are displaced, it may be caused by tumors or bleeding within the skull, aneurysm (bulging of the artery walls), or malformation.
Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:
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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
• Special Considerations
• Risks
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Aneurysm
• Aneurysm in the Brain
• Arteriovenous Malformation - Cerebral
• Blood Clots
• Hypertensive Intracerebral Hemorrhage
• Intracerebral Hemorrhage
• Lobar Intracerebral Hemorrhage
• Metastatic Brain Tumor
• Neurosyphilis
• Optic Glioma
• Pituitary Tumor
• Polycystic Kidney Disease
• Primary Brain Tumor
• Stroke
• Stroke Secondary to Carotid Dissection
• Stroke Secondary to Carotid Stenosis
• Stroke Secondary to FMD
• Stroke Secondary to Syphilis
• Syphilitic Aseptic Meningitis
• Tumor
Tests & Exams
• Cranial CT Scan
• ECG
• X-Ray
Other Topics
• Adolescent Test or Procedure Preparation
• Infant Test/Procedure Preparation
• Preschooler Test/Procedure Preparation
• School Age Test/Procedure Preparation
• Toddler Test/Procedure Preparation
Review Date : 4/22/2003
Reviewed By : Benjamin Taragin, M.D., Department of Radiology, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY. Review Provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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