Pulmonary angiography

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Pulmonary Angiography

Pulmonary angiography (pronounced: pul-mon-ary an-gee-og-raphy) is a medical imaging procedure used to visualize the pulmonary arteries in the lungs.

Etymology

The term "pulmonary angiography" is derived from three Greek words: "pulmo" meaning lung, "angeion" meaning vessel, and "graphein" meaning to write or record.

Procedure

Pulmonary angiography involves the injection of a contrast agent into the blood vessel to make the pulmonary arteries visible on an X-ray. The procedure is typically performed to diagnose or evaluate certain conditions such as pulmonary embolism or pulmonary hypertension.

Risks and Complications

Like any medical procedure, pulmonary angiography carries some risks. These may include allergic reactions to the contrast agent, bleeding or infection at the injection site, and damage to the blood vessels. In rare cases, the procedure can cause kidney damage or a serious allergic reaction.

Related Terms

  • Angiogram: An X-ray image of the blood vessels after they are filled with a contrast material.
  • Catheter: A thin, flexible tube used to deliver medications, fluids, or to perform certain medical tests.
  • Computed Tomography (CT): A type of imaging that uses special x-ray equipment to make cross-sectional pictures of the body.
  • Pulmonary Artery: The large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lungs.
  • Pulmonary Embolism: A blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs.
  • Pulmonary Hypertension: High blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of the heart.

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