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Arteriogram


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Cardiac arteriogram
Cardiac arteriogram
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Alternative Names

Angiogram; Angiography


What the risks are

The risks depend on the type of arteriogram performed. You should ask your doctor about the risks before you agree to have the test performed.

In general, risks may include:

  • Allergic reaction to the dye used
  • Bleeding, infection, and pain at the injection site
  • Blood clots
  • Damage to blood vessels
  • Damage to the kidneys from the dye used (higher risk in those with diabetes)

Special considerations



Review Date: 05/23/2010
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).




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