What Is Mesenteric Artery Angiography?

Arteriography is a minimally invasive imaging technique that enables direct visualization of the arterial lumen using X-rays. This procedure helps identify arterial stenoses or occlusions, evaluate their severity, detect acute bleeding or vascular anomalies, and assess blood supply to various tissues. The information gathered guides doctors in choosing the optimal treatment, which can be medical, interventional, or surgical.

Who Can Recommend Arteriography?

In advanced healthcare systems, an angiologist typically recommends arteriography after a clinical consultation. At VenArt Clinic, our angiologists follow this protocol and provide guidance and answers to any patient questions.

What Preparation Is Required for Arteriography?

Arteriography is performed under local anesthesia at the vascular access site, which may be the femoral, brachial, or radial artery. Proper preparation ensures patient safety and comfort during the procedure.

Who Performs Arteriography?

Interventional radiologists or vascular surgeons usually perform arteriography, using X-ray angiographic guidance and injection of iodinated contrast agents to visualize arteries.

What Are the Indications for Arteriography?

Arteriography is indicated for a variety of vascular conditions. These depend on the arterial territory involved:

Peripheral Arteriography

  • Atherosclerosis (stenosis, occlusion, thrombosis)
  • Aneurysms
  • Trauma
  • Pre- and post-vascular surgery evaluations
  • Evaluation of bypass grafts and dialysis prostheses
  • Vascular malformations
  • Tumors

Carotid Arteriography

  • Aneurysmal disease
  • Vascular malformations
  • Stenotic or occlusive disease
  • Pre- and post-general and vascular surgery evaluations

Aortography

  • Trauma diagnosis
  • Aortic dissections
  • Aneurysms
  • Stenotic or occlusive pathology
  • Inflammatory conditions
  • Congenital malformations
  • Preoperative aortic assessment for vascular surgery

Abdominal Visceral Arteriography

  • Aneurysms
  • Vascular malformations
  • Occlusive disease
  • Tumors
  • Pre- and post-surgical assessments

Renal Arteriography

  • Occlusive disease linked to hypertension or renal failure
  • Aneurysms, vascular malformations, vasculitis
  • Tumors
  • Hematuria of unknown origin
  • Pre- and post-surgical evaluations

Pelvic Arteriography

  • Aneurysms, vascular malformations, vasculitis
  • Leiomyomatosis, uterine adenomyosis, postpartum hemorrhage
  • Tumors
  • Pre- and post-surgical assessments

At VenArt Clinic, we are dedicated to offering the most advanced and up-to-date vascular care to help you live a long, healthy life. Contact us today and see how our expert doctors can help.