Results
An angiogram is an
test that uses a special dye and camera () to take pictures of the blood flow in an
artery (such as the
) or a vein (such as the vena cava). Your doctor
may tell you some results right after the test. Full results are usually ready the same day.
AngiogramNormal: | The
blood vessels are normal in shape, size, location, and number. |
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The
dye flows evenly through the blood vessels. |
No
narrowing, blockage, bulging, or other problem of the blood vessels is
seen. |
Abnormal: | Blood
vessels that are not in their normal position may mean that a tumor or
other growth is pushing against them. |
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A
narrow spot in an artery may mean that a fat deposit, calcium deposit, or
clot is reducing blood flow through the blood vessel. |
A
bulge in a blood vessel may mean a weakness in the blood vessel wall (). |
that leaks out of a blood vessel may mean a
hole in the blood vessel. |
There
is abnormal branching of blood vessels present since birth
(congenital). |
An
abnormal pattern of blood vessels may mean that a tumor is
present. |