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5/2008
Submitted by David Andrus
What is a CT angiogram?
Good day, I believe the CT angiogram is the neurologists bringing the full scan of the brain affected area upward from the femoral artery to view the brain area under question. Sincerely, L. K. Clark
Hello David In my opinion a CT Angiogram is a series of CTs taken at high speed to show the structure of veins in a part of the body. It is taken with contrast; a dye that allows the doctors to see the path, speed, and flow of blood in the body. When I had mine they laid me down on a table and administered sedation. A pain reliever was injected with a small needle at the site that was going to be the site where the catheter was to be inserted. After I was relaxed by the sedative the catheter was inserted in the groin. It wasn't painful only a small amount of pressure in my groin. When the catheter was in the correct position the contrast was released into my blood and I felt a warm sensation as it flowed to every point in my body. When the contrast flowed to the point where it was about to enter the AVM the CTs started. The camera was a large machine that revolved around my head with a flashing light with every scan that was taken. The worse part of my CT angiogram was after the scans were over and the catheter was removed a large wad of gauze was placed at the point of entry and held there with a large clamp. I was required to stay still for 6 hours. My entry point location wanted to bleed and I couldn't move until the bleeding stopped. I pray this will help you to know about the CT Angiogram experience. Take Care and God Bless, Jim Craft Jr.
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