Intermediate
Technical
IVT
arteriogram
Pronunciation: ar-TEER-ee-oh-gram
X-ray image of arteries obtained using contrast material injection.
Full Definition
A diagnostic imaging study obtained by injecting contrast material into arteries and taking X-ray images to visualize vascular anatomy and pathology. Digital subtraction arteriography remains the gold standard for detailed vascular imaging, providing road maps for surgical planning and intervention. Documentation must include access site, contrast volume, complications, and detailed findings with vessel measurements and stenosis quantification.
Usage
Usage note: Often used interchangeably with 'angiogram' in vascular surgery documentation.
In Context
- "The arteriogram demonstrated 80% stenosis of the left superficial femoral artery." — Diagnostic imaging report
- "Completion arteriogram confirmed adequate flow through all anastomoses." — Intraoperative assessment
Also known as
angiogram
contrast arteriography
Don't confuse with
venogram
CT angiogram