Angiography
Angiography is the x-ray imaging of blood vessels using a contrast agent (dye). The dye makes the blood vessels visible with an x-ray.
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Overview
Its purpose is to show the blood supply moving to and from an organ. For the kidney, for example, the aorta and renal arteries are studied.
It is most commonly used to help with treatment, rather than for diagnosis alone.
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