Cineangiography

Cineangiography (pronounced: sin-e-an-gee-og-raphy) is a diagnostic procedure used in medicine to visualize the blood vessels and heart chambers. The term is derived from the Greek words kine, meaning movement, angeion, meaning vessel, and graphein, meaning to write or record.

Procedure

During a cineangiography, a contrast agent is injected into the patient's bloodstream. This contrast agent makes the blood vessels visible on an X-ray. The X-ray images are then recorded on a film or digital medium, allowing physicians to observe the blood flow and detect any abnormalities.

Uses

Cineangiography is primarily used to diagnose and evaluate various cardiovascular conditions such as coronary artery disease, aneurysm, and arteriovenous malformation. It can also be used to guide procedures like angioplasty and stent placement.

Risks

Like any medical procedure, cineangiography carries some risks. These may include allergic reactions to the contrast agent, kidney damage, bleeding, infection, and radiation exposure. However, the benefits of accurate diagnosis and treatment often outweigh these risks.

Related Terms

Angiography: A general term for medical imaging techniques used to visualize the inside of blood vessels.
Fluoroscopy: A type of medical imaging that shows a continuous X-ray image on a monitor, much like an X-ray movie.
Cardiac catheterization: A procedure used to diagnose and treat certain cardiovascular conditions.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Cineangiography
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