arteriography
Pronunciation: ar-teer-ee-OG-rah-fee
Radiographic imaging of arteries using contrast material to visualize vascular anatomy and disease.
Full Definition
Arteriography is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses contrast dye and fluoroscopic X-ray guidance to visualize arterial anatomy and pathology. This gold standard imaging technique in vascular surgery provides detailed information about vessel caliber, stenoses, occlusions, collateral circulation, and anatomical variants. Arteriography can be performed via various access routes including femoral, radial, or brachial arteries, and may involve selective catheterization of specific arterial territories for detailed evaluation.
Usage
Usage note: Can be modified with anatomic descriptors for specific vascular territories.
In Context
- "Selective mesenteric arteriography demonstrated superior mesenteric artery stenosis." — radiology report
- "Lower extremity arteriography revealed multilevel peripheral arterial disease." — diagnostic report