What is an Angiography?

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What is an Angiography?

Angiography is a specialized process that allows our vascular specialists to view your arteries through an x-ray. An angiogram involves introducing a contrast dye into your arteries via a small catheter that allows your blood vessels to be seen on an x-ray. This diagnostic test is used to detect restricted blood vessels that may be causing you a great deal of discomfort and pain. Your vascular specialist may suggest that you get an angiogram if they believe you are suffering from arterial disease.
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What are the Benefits of an Angiography?

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Minimally invasive treatment
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Can detect arterial disease
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Gives doctors a full view of blood vessels in the body
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Minimal downtime and recovery period

What to Expect During an
Angiography Treatment?

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Your angiogram will be performed at your local state-of-the-art StrideCare location by one of our expert board-certified vascular specialists. A small catheter will be placed in the artery and a safe contrast dye will be injected to evaluate the arteries. This is to ensure your specialist will be able to get a full view of your arterial system on the x-rays. Injecting the contrast to evaluate the arteries will help your doctor determine if further treatment is needed such as angioplasty or stenting. The entire diagnostic process typically takes about an hour to complete.
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What to Expect After an Angiography Treatment?

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Immediately following an Angiogram, we will monitor the access site for bleeding for a short time.  The time will vary by patient and access site. You may experience some mild bruising and tenderness at the access site.  This is normal and side effects typically resolve within a few days of treatment. The results of your angiogram will be available within a few days of your diagnostic appointment, at which time your specialist will ask you to come in for a follow-up appointment to discuss the results.

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Is an Angiography the Right Choice?

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If you and your doctor believe you may be suffering from arterial disease, angiography at StrideCare may be right for you. The best way to find out if angiography is right for you is to schedule a private consultation with one of our board-certified specialists. They’ll be happy to sit down with you, listen to your concerns, assess your veins’ condition, and develop a fully personalized treatment plan to help you achieve your ultimate health goals.
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What Other Artery Disease Treatments are Available at StrideCare?

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Atherectomy

A medical procedure used to remove plaque buildup within arteries. It typically involves inserting a specialized catheter to clear the narrowed artery, improving blood flow.

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Angiography
Contrast dye enters your arteries via a small catheter. This process allows your blood vessels to be seen on an x-ray.
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Angioplasty

A minimally invasive procedure that uses a balloon to open up arteries that have narrowed or become blocked.

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