What is Brain Angio?
Cerebral angiography is a procedure that uses a special dye (contrast material) and X-rays to see how blood flows through the brain. A carotid arteriogram is a specific type of X-ray test that detects narrowing or other abnormalities in the carotid artery – a main blood vessel supplying the brain.
Recovery Time
Recovery without complications usually takes about a week. You can resume your normal diet and medications the same day unless otherwise advised by your doctor.
Procedure Overview
You may be sedated. A catheter is inserted into an artery (usually in the leg) and guided to the brain. Contrast dye is injected to visualize blood flow and detect blockages.
During the Arteriogram
Your head is secured for image clarity. Real-time X-rays track dye through arteries to spot blockages or damage. Treatment (e.g., dissolving a clot) may be done immediately via the catheter.
