What is an abdominal aortic angiogram?
An abdominal aortic angiogram is a procedure in which the doctor looks at your abdominal aorta by placing dye into the aorta and taking x-rays. The abdominal aorta is part of the main artery going from the heart to the body. When is it used? This test may be performed to see if the aorta is blocked, narrowed, leaking, or misshapen.