Peripheral angiography is a type of test that uses contrast dye and x-rays to help the doctor in finding blocked areas or narrow areas in one or more arteries supplying blood to the feet, legs, hands, or arms.
A peripheral angiography helps the doctor if a surgical procedure is required for opening a blocked artery. An artery is a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart. The test is also known as extremity angiography.
Causes: An abnormal result in a peripheral angioplasty can occur due to the following reasons:
Symptoms: The following symptoms may indicate the need for a peripheral angiography:
A peripheral angiography can be done in association with other diagnostic tests like:
The complications of peripheral angiography may include:
Blood vessel damage at the site of needle and catheter insertion
Injury to the blood vessels that are being tested
Nerve injury at the needle puncture site
Blood clot formation or excessive bleeding at the site of catheter insertion, causing reduced blood flow to the leg
Allergic reaction to the contrast dye used
Heart attack
Stroke (interrupted blood flow to the brain)
Hematoma (blood collection at the site of needle puncture)
Damage to the kidneys
Loss of limb
Pressure is applied on the puncture site for approximately 10 to 20 minutes after the procedure.
A bandage is then applied to the wound.
You will be asked to keep the leg that is being used for the catheter straight for at least six hours after the procedure.
It is normal to have a small bruise at the site of the puncture.
You will be closely monitored for any bleeding or swelling after the procedure.
Drink lots of fluids once you go home.
Avoid heavy lifting or other strenuous activities for 2 days after the procedure.
Normally, you will be able to start with solid food and take your regular medications four to six hours after the angiogram.
Avoid driving for at least two days after the procedure.
The site of puncture may feel tender for a couple of days after the procedure.
You can usually resume your daily activities the next day after the procedure.
You can gradually resume your normal activities, allowing the incision to heal.
If you notice any bleeding from the site of the puncture, lie flat and then press firmly on the bleeding spot.
Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following:
The leg with the puncture tingles or becomes numb
The foot turns blue or feels cold
The puncture site swells up
Fluid drainage from the puncture site
Bleeding from the site of puncture does not slow down even after firmly pressing on it
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Peripheral angiography is a type of test that uses contrast dye and x-rays to help the doctor in finding blocked areas or narrow areas in one or more arteries supplying blood to the feet, legs, hands, or arms.
A peripheral angiography helps the doctor if a surgical procedure is required for opening a blocked artery. An artery is a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart. The test is also known as extremity angiography.
Causes: An abnormal result in a peripheral angioplasty can occur due to the following reasons:
Symptoms: The following symptoms may indicate the need for a peripheral angiography:
A peripheral angiography can be done in association with other diagnostic tests like:
The complications of peripheral angiography may include:
Blood vessel damage at the site of needle and catheter insertion
Injury to the blood vessels that are being tested
Nerve injury at the needle puncture site
Blood clot formation or excessive bleeding at the site of catheter insertion, causing reduced blood flow to the leg
Allergic reaction to the contrast dye used
Heart attack
Stroke (interrupted blood flow to the brain)
Hematoma (blood collection at the site of needle puncture)
Damage to the kidneys
Loss of limb
Pressure is applied on the puncture site for approximately 10 to 20 minutes after the procedure.
A bandage is then applied to the wound.
You will be asked to keep the leg that is being used for the catheter straight for at least six hours after the procedure.
It is normal to have a small bruise at the site of the puncture.
You will be closely monitored for any bleeding or swelling after the procedure.
Drink lots of fluids once you go home.
Avoid heavy lifting or other strenuous activities for 2 days after the procedure.
Normally, you will be able to start with solid food and take your regular medications four to six hours after the angiogram.
Avoid driving for at least two days after the procedure.
The site of puncture may feel tender for a couple of days after the procedure.
You can usually resume your daily activities the next day after the procedure.
You can gradually resume your normal activities, allowing the incision to heal.
If you notice any bleeding from the site of the puncture, lie flat and then press firmly on the bleeding spot.
Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following:
The leg with the puncture tingles or becomes numb
The foot turns blue or feels cold
The puncture site swells up
Fluid drainage from the puncture site
Bleeding from the site of puncture does not slow down even after firmly pressing on it
Peripheral angiography is a test that helps in checking any blockages that may be present in the arteries supplying blood to the legs, feet, arms, and hands.
The arteries that move blood away from the heart towards the extremities like the legs, feet, hands, and arms are known as peripheral arteries.
Peripheral artery disease is a circulatory disorder in which the narrowed arteries reduce the flow of blood to the limbs.
A peripheral angiography may be performed to diagnose the following:
The following symptoms may indicate a requirement for peripheral angiography:
An abnormal result in a peripheral angiogram may indicate the following:
The various diagnostic tests that can be done in association with peripheral angiography include:
The following preparation may be required for peripheral angiography procedure:
The complications associated with peripheral angiography are: