Aortography

Aortography is an x-ray technique that uses a contrast agent to visualize the arteries and vessels of the abdomen and chest. This method allows you to assess the condition of the aorta and its branches, identify pathological changes and determine their location.

Aortography is an important tool in the diagnosis of diseases such as aneurysms, thrombosis, tumors, injuries and others. It can also be used to assess the condition of blood vessels when planning cardiac and vascular operations.

Before aortography is performed, the patient is injected with a contrast agent, which allows the vessels to be visualized on x-rays. The procedure is performed under local or general anesthesia depending on the patient's condition and the type of examination.

After the contrast agent is injected, the patient lies on his back or side, and the radiologist takes a series of photographs in different projections. This allows you to get a clear image of the arteries and identify any pathological changes.

One of the advantages of aortography is the ability to visualize vessels in three dimensions, which allows you to more accurately determine their location and size. In addition, the use of a contrast agent allows you to study the condition of the vessels in more detail and identify even small changes.

However, like any other medical procedure, aortography has its risks and side effects. These include allergic reactions to the contrast agent and possible complications during the procedure. It should also be taken into account that aortography may be contraindicated in some patients, for example, if they are allergic to contrast agents or have severe heart disease.

In general, aortography is an important method for diagnosing and treating vascular diseases, which allows you to obtain accurate information about the condition of the blood vessels and make the right decision regarding treatment.

Aortography is a medical imaging technique that is used to examine the arteries, especially the arteries of the aorta, the main blood vessel of the body. This method allows you to visualize the state of the arterial system and identify possible problems, such as narrowing and rupture of blood vessels. It is carried out using x-rays and subsequent image processing.

Before performing the procedure, it is necessary to obtain the patient’s written consent for examination and make sure that he has no contraindications to radiography. During the x-ray examination, the patient lies on his back with his knees bent. If necessary, contrast agents are used, injected intravenously into the iliac artery or a cannula through which dye is injected directly into the aorta. The radiation dose is then measured for each patient individually and does not exceed safe levels. After evaluating the results of the procedure, a color image of the arteries and accompanying large veins is obtained. The procedure takes from 30 minutes to two hours.

The results of the procedure can help identify a number of pathologies of the heart and blood vessels, for example:

- congenital developmental anomalies; - the presence of atherosclerotic plaques and other changes in the vascular wall; - distal (bottom) blockage of the artery; - local artery ruptures, narrowing; - artery aneurysm or its expansion caused by many reasons; - complications of vascular diseases (renal failure, atrial fibrillation).

It is important to understand that aortography should never be overused, since excess radiation can lead to serious health consequences. Therefore, this study is performed only for medical reasons, after prior consultation with a doctor.