Angiography and Interventional Procedures

A set of flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to angiography and interventional procedures.

Angiography

Radiographic examination of blood vessels following injection of positive contrast media.

Cephalic basilic, median cubital

Superficial veins upper limbs are

Radial owner Palmar arch

Deep veins in the upper limbs

Great. (Long) saphenous, small (short) saphenous , dorsalis Pedis

Lower limb superficial veins are

Posterior tibial anterior tibial popliteal deep femoral

Deep veins in the lower limbs are

Arteriography

imaging of arteries

Venography

Imaging of the veins

Angiocardiography

Imaging of the heart and great vessels

Lymphography

Imaging of the lymphatic vessel and lymph nodes

Insertion of compound, needle placement of needle, and lumen of vessel insertion of guidewire removal of needle, threading of catheter to area of interest removal of guide wire

Seldinger technique

Cerebral angiography

Radiographic examination of blood vessels of the brain

Thoracic aortography

Radiographic examination of thoracic aorta

Angiocardiography (cardiac catheterization)

Advancing catheter through for moral artery and aorta into left ventricle

Peripheral angiography

Examination of upper or lower limbs, following injection of contrast, medium

Circle of Willis

A circular system of arteries at the base of the brain that provides collateral circulation.

Vertebroplasty

A medical procedure that involves injecting cement into a fractured vertebra to provide stabilization and pain relief.

Kyphoplasty

A procedure to restore vertebral height by inserting a balloon into a collapsed vertebra before cement injection.