What is Angiogram?
Category: Procedures
An angiogram is an X-ray test that uses a special dye and camera (fluoroscopy) to take pictures of the blood flow in an artery (such as the aorta) or a vein (such as the vena cava). An angiogram can be used to look at the arteries or veins in the head, arms, legs, chest, back, or belly.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic assessment | 16 | 2 | |
| Heart attack (myocardial infarction) | 4 | 1 | |
| Angina pectoris | 1 | 0 | |
| Brain aneurysm | 1 | 1 | |
| Eyes stinging | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 2 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Angiogram
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Generalized anxiety disorder | 1 | |
| Muscle soreness | 1 | |
| Tachycardia (fast heart rate) | 1 |
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