What is a cerebral angiogram?
What is a cerebral angiogram?Answer: A test that uses X-rays and a contrast dye in order to visualize the blood vessels of the brain. The contrast dye can be injected directly inside any of the major arteries that carry blood to the brain, but it is most commonly injected into the carotid artery.
A cerebral angiogram is a test that uses dye in the blood stream and X-ray images to show abnormalities of the blood vessels in and around the brain. Some abnormal findings include narrowing, blockage from plaque or blood clots, or malformations like aneurysms. A cerebral angiogram is the most accurate test for blood vessel abnormalities and is performed before any interventional surgery is planned.
