Why the Test is Performed
An arteriogram is done to see how blood moves through the arteries. It is also used to check for blocked or damaged arteries. It can be used to visualize tumors or find a source of bleeding. Usually, an arteriogram is performed at the same time as a treatment.
When would you use an arteriogram?
Physicians use CT angiography to diagnose and evaluate many diseases of blood vessels and related conditions such as:
- aneurysms.
- blockages.
- blood clots.
- congenital (birth-related) abnormalities of the cardiovascular system, including the heart.
- disorganized blood vessels, such as vascular malformations.
- injury.
- tumors.
When should an angiogram be done?
Your doctor may recommend that you have a coronary angiogram if you have: Symptoms of coronary artery disease, such as chest pain (angina) Pain in your chest, jaw, neck or arm that can't be explained by other tests. New or increasing chest pain (unstable angina)
