Angiography
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-000593
A medical imaging procedure that visualizes the internal structure of blood vessels and organs. This technique involves injecting a contrast agent into the bloodstream, which then highlights the vessels under X-ray or other imaging modalities. It is commonly employed to diagnose conditions like atherosclerosis or aneurysms.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-000593 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry and Human Health |
| Synonyms | Arteriography |
| References | PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 847 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103) |
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