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cerebral angiography
cerebral angiographyA diagnostic method of examining the blood vessels of the brain using X-rays and an opaque solution passed through a catheter.EncyclopediaSeeangiographycerebral angiography
ce·re·bral an·gi·og·ra·phyradiographic visualization of the blood vessels supplying the brain, including their extracranial portions; the injection of contrast medium may be made percutaneously, by open exposure and puncture of the carotid artery or by catheterization after introduction of the catheter at a distant site. Synonym(s): cerebral arteriographycerebral angiography Imaging The injection of radiocontrast into the carotid artery, to evaluate the need for endarterectomy due to ASHDce·re·bral an·gi·og·raphy (serĕ-brăl an-jē-ogră-fē) Radiographic visualization of the blood vessels supplying the brain, including their extracranial portions. Cerebral angiographyA medical test in which an x-ray visible dye is injected into blood vessels to allow them to be imaged on an x ray.Mentioned in: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage |