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is an invasive diagnostic test that provides a constant image of leg veins on a fluoroscope screen. Phlebography identifies the location and extent of blood clots.
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What is a normal result for a phlebography test?
Normal phlebography results show proper blood flow through the leg veins.
What is impedance phlebography?
Impedance phlebography is a noninvasive test that uses electrical monitoring to measure blood flow in veins of the leg.
What is another name for venography?
Venography (also called phlebography, ascending contrast phlebography, or contrast venography) is an invasive diagnostic test
What are some other names for phlebography?
also called venography, ascending contrast phlebography, or contrast phlebography
What care should a patient receive after an impedance phlebography?
The patient may resume normal or postoperative activities after the test.
What is phlebography?
an x ray test that provides an image of the leg veins after a contrast dye is injected into a vein in the patient's foot.
What is the medical term for A radiographic test that provides an image of specific veins after a contrast dye is injected?
There are several names for venous radiography (aka X-ray, radiographs and roentgenograms). These include: Venogram, venography, phlebogram, phlebography, angiogram, and angiography.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing an impedance phlebography?
Impedance phlebography is painless and safe. It presents no risk to the patient.
How should patients be prepared for an impedance phlebography?
Patients undergoing this test do not need to alter their diet, change their normal activities, or stop taking any medications. They will wear a surgical gown during the test, and be asked to urinate before the test starts.
What is the range codes for phlebography procedures?
75820-75880
Do patients need to fast before phlebography?
Fasting or drinking only clear liquids is necessary for four hours before the test, although the procedure may be done in an emergency even if the patient has eaten.
What is the purpose of impedance phlebography?
Impedance phlebography may be done in order to: detect blood clots lodged in the deep veins of the leg, screen patients who are likely to have blood clots in the leg, detect the source of blood clots in the lungs.
