What is Venography?
Category: Procedures
Venography is a type of imaging study that is used to visualize blood vessels. The injection of contrast dye makes vessels easier to view on x-ray and allows for the assessment of how blood is flowing through the veins. This type of test may be used to check for blood clots.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic assessment | 1 | 0 | |
| Nutcracker syndrome | 1 | 0 | |
| Pelvic congestion syndrome | 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 | 0 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Venography
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Blood in mucus (nose and throat) | 1 | |
| Drowsiness | 1 | |
| Nausea | 1 | |
| Neck pain | 1 | |
| Pelvic pain | 1 |
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