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What is the aftercare for patients who have undergone an angiographic procedure?
Because life-threatening internal bleeding is a possible complication of an arterial puncture, an overnight stay in the hospital is sometimes recommended following an angiographic procedure, particularly with cerebral and coronary angiography
What is an angiographic record?
An angiographic record is a visual or digital documentation of blood vessels or organs taken during an angiography procedure. It helps doctors diagnose conditions like blockages or abnormalities in the blood vessels.
How is a guide wire use in an angiographic procedure?
guide wire is fed through the outer needle into the artery to the area that requires angiographic study. A fluoroscope displays a view of the patient's vascular system and is used to direct the guide wire to the correct location
How is the contrast medium injected during an angiographic procedure?
the contrast medium is either injected by hand with a syringe or is mechanically injected with an automatic injector, sometimes called a power injector, connected to the catheter
What is the medical term meaning radiograph of a blood vessel?
angiographic
What serious risks are involved with angiographic procedures?
internal bleeding or hemorrhage are possible complications of the test. As with any invasive procedure, infection of the puncture site or bloodstream is also a risk, but this is rare. A stroke or heart attack may be triggered
For what complications are Angiography patients advised to seek medical help?
Patients who experience continued bleeding or abnormal swelling of the puncture site, sudden dizziness, or chest pain in the days following an angiographic procedure should seek medical attention immediately
What are the possible side effects of an angiographic procedure?
The injection causes some mild to moderate discomfort. Possible side effects or reactions include headache, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, nausea, warmth, burning sensation, and chest pain, but they usually last only momentarily
What has the author Saleem Kassam written?
Saleem Kassam has written: 'Comparing angiographic coronary revascularization strategies'
How are images obtained during a fluorescein angiographic procedure?
a rapid series of close-up photographs of the patient's eyes are taken, one set immediately after the dye is injected, and a second set approximately 20 minutes later once the dye has moved through the patient's vascular system
If a patient is allergic to iodine and needs a contrast medium?
I believe CO2 has been employed in colonic and angiographic imaging
What occurs during an angiographic procedure once the x rays are complete?
the catheter is slowly and carefully removed from the patient. Manual pressure is applied to the site with a sandbag or other weight for 10 to 20 minutes to allow for clotting to take place and the arterial puncture to reseal itself. A pressure bandage
