WHAT IS BRAIN / CEREBRAL ANGIOGRAPHY?
Brain / Cerebral Angiography is a test that examines the blood vessels within your brain using a small tube known as a catheter
Why IS BRAIN / CEREBRAL ANGIOGRAPHY PERFORMED?
Brain / Cerebral Angiography is a test that examines the blood vessels within your brain using a small tube known as a catheter
- To examine the arteries of the head and neck, right before surgery.
- To help the doctor get additional information on abnormalities seen on MRI or CT of the head.
- To prepare you for the surgical removal of a tumour.
HOW IS BRAIN / CEREBRAL ANGIOGRAPHY PERFORMED?
Brain / Cerebral Angiography is a test that examines the blood vessels within your brain using a small tube known as a catheter
- Before the test, a mild sedative will be given to you so that you experience less pain during the test.
- After attaching the devices to monitor your heart rate and blood pressure, your head will be held in place using a strap, tape or a foam head holder so you cannot move it during the procedure.
- The area to be examined will be numbed using anaesthesia and then using x-ray-guidance, a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a tiny hole which is made by a needle and directed to the area to be examined..
- Once this is done, a dye is inserted into the area. After it covers the entire area, several sets of x-rays will be taken.
- In the end, the catheter is removed and pressure is applied to that area to stop the bleeding
