angiography

(noun)

A medical imaging technique in which an x-ray image is taken to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs of the body, with particular interest in the arteries, veins, and the heart chambers.

Related Terms

Examples of angiography in the following topics:

  • Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction

    • If part of the heart seems to receive an insufficient blood supply, coronary angiography may be used to identify narrowing of the coronary arteries and suitability for angioplasty or bypass surgery.
    • Depending on the risk assessment, stress testing or angiography may be used to identify coronary artery disease in these patients.
    • In patients with heart failure, stress testing or coronary angiography may be performed to identify and treat underlying coronary artery disease.