noun
- a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays and contrast dye to visualize arteries and diagnose blockages or other vascular problems
Usage: medical
Examples
- The cardiologist ordered an arteriography to check for blocked coronary arteries.
- Arteriography revealed significant narrowing in the patient’s carotid artery.
- The procedure involves injecting contrast dye before the arteriography begins.
- Digital arteriography provides clearer images than traditional X-ray methods.
- After the arteriography, the doctor could see exactly where the blockage was located.
- The patient was scheduled for arteriography to evaluate blood flow to the kidneys.