|
| Currently 63 topics available! |
|
Our intention for this Knowledge Base system is to make all information about Stem Cells available for the public as much as possible. Please note here that this system has just started so the information is still in its infancy. however, we periodically add interesting topics to the system.
We try our best to make this a comprehensive area for those in need of information about stem cells. If you could not find the information you want, please E-mail us, we will try to get the answer you need. Keep coming back for updates. Thank you.
| |
| 2007-08-20 general | | Angiogram | | Description of Angiogram | | | | The procedure is used to help diagnose conditions such as myocardial infarction, vascular occlusion, calcified atherosclerotic plaques, cerebrovascular accident, portal hypertension (e.g., from liver failure), kidney neoplasms, renal (kidney) artery stenosis as a causative factor in hypertension, pulmonary emboli, and congenital and acquired lesions of pulmonary vessels.
A dye, called the contrast medium, may be injected into an artery or vein or introduced into a catheter inserted in a peripheral artery and threaded through the vessel until it’s position is either in the heart or at the beginning of the arteries supplying the heart. Testing for hypersensitivity to the dye occurs before the substance is used, as there may be an allergic reaction in some patients. After the procedure, the patient is monitored for signs of bleeding, and bed rest for a number of hours is indicated.
|
|
|
|
