noun
- an X-ray image of arteries taken after injecting contrast material
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor ordered an arteriogram to check for blockages in the patient’s coronary arteries.
- The arteriogram revealed significant narrowing in the left main artery.
- After the cardiac catheterization, the arteriogram showed clear blood vessels.
- The radiologist carefully examined the arteriogram for signs of arterial disease.
- An arteriogram can help doctors plan the best treatment for heart problems.
- The patient was prepared for the arteriogram procedure in the cardiac lab.