Definition

Noun: 1. A medical imaging technique: Arteriography is a diagnostic procedure that uses X-rays (roentgenography) to visualize and examine the arteries after they have been injected with a contrast dye. This makes the blood vessels clearly visible on the resulting images.

Usage

Arteriography is used to detect blockages, narrowing (stenosis), aneurysms, or other abnormalities within the arterial system. * The doctor ordered a cerebral arteriography to locate the source of the bleeding in the brain. * Coronary arteriography is a common procedure to assess the health of the arteries supplying the heart muscle.

Advanced Usage

• Digital subtraction arteriography (DSA): A specialized form of arteriography where a computer subtracts images of bones and tissues, leaving a clear image of the contrast-filled blood vessels.
  • Digital subtraction arteriography provides a clearer picture of the carotid arteries.

Variants and Related Words

• Arteriogram (noun): The X-ray image or record produced by an arteriography procedure.
  • The arteriogram revealed a significant narrowing in the femoral artery.
• Angiography (noun): A broader term for the X-ray examination of blood vessels, which includes both arteriography (arteries) and venography (veins).

Synonyms

• Angiogram (when referring specifically to arteries)
• Arteriogram (specifically the resulting image)

Related Phrases / Procedures

• To perform an arteriography: To carry out the diagnostic procedure.
  • The interventional radiologist will perform the arteriography.
• To undergo arteriography: To be the patient receiving the procedure.
  • The patient had to undergo arteriography to confirm the diagnosis.

Noun

1. roentgenographic examination of arteries