Pulmonary Angiography

Pulmonary arteriography.

• To detect abnormalities in the blood vessels of the lung.
• To diagnose a pulmonary embolism.

The doctor examines the image obtained with this test, referred to as a pulmonary angiogram, and studies the blood vessels in the lungs for the presence of malformations, narrowing, bulging, or a blood clot.

• The diagnosis or exclusion of pulmonary embolism by pulmonary angiography is definitive, and treatment is begun or continued.
• The diagnosis of other pulmonary vascular abnormalities may require further interventions.