angiography

Last reviewed 01/2018

Angiography is a contrast or isotope imaging technique used to delineate blood vessels.

Coronary angiography is an essential procedure in patients with coronary atheromatous disease who may be candidates for coronary angioplasty or surgery.

Radionucleotide angiography is used to assess the function of the heart.

Pulmonary angiography is used in the investigation of pulmonary embolism.

Fluorescein angiography is used in opthalmology.