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Cerebral Angiography
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Cerebral Angiography
Purpose: To assess abnormalities in cerebral, carotid, and vertebral blood vessel
Procedure: A cath is inserted into an artery usually femoral, uses computer-based images taken after injection of contrast medium
- Patient Preparation: Informed consent required. Inform radiologist if pt is allergic to contrast, remove any metal from head area.
- Pt Teaching: Inform pt that a dye will be injected and radiographs taken as the pt lies on the stretcher. Pt may feel flushed, warm and nauseated.
- Post op: Apply pressure to puncture, and monitor for bleeding. Assess circulation and neurologic function.
- Allergic response; Allergy to contrast medium causes hives, nausea, swollen salivary glands. Treat with antihistamin agents as ordered
- Post op: Apply pressure to puncture, and monitor for bleeding. Assess circulation and neurologic function.
- Pt Teaching: Inform pt that a dye will be injected and radiographs taken as the pt lies on the stretcher. Pt may feel flushed, warm and nauseated.
- Patient Preparation: Informed consent required. Inform radiologist if pt is allergic to contrast, remove any metal from head area.
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