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What are some other names for phlebography?
also called venography, ascending contrast phlebography, or contrast phlebography
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing an impedance phlebography?
Impedance phlebography is painless and safe. It presents no risk to the patient.
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 is the range codes for phlebography procedures?
75820-75880
How does a phlebography test work?
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.
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.
When should a doctor be notified after phlebography?
The physician should be notified if there is swelling, redness, pain, or fever.
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.
How accurate is phlebography in diagnosing deep vein thrombosis?
It is nearly 100% sensitive and specific in making this diagnosis.
What is phlebography used for?
primarily performed to diagnose deep vein thrombosis--a condition in which clots form in the veins of the leg.
