Advanced Imaging for Precise Brain and Blood Vessel Evaluation

Diagnostic cerebral angiography is a specialized imaging procedure used to evaluate the blood vessels in the brain, neck, and spinal cord. It helps detect conditions such as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), blockages, and other vascular abnormalities.

How It Works

Using real-time fluoroscopy (X-ray imaging) and contrast dye, our interventional radiologists:

🔹 Insert a thin catheter into an artery, typically through the groin or wrist.
🔹 Guide the catheter to the blood vessels in the brain using advanced imaging techniques.
🔹 Inject a contrast dye to highlight blood flow and detect abnormalities in real time.
🔹 Analyze detailed images to help guide treatment decisions for neurological conditions.

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia with sedation to ensure comfort, and most patients return home the same day.

Why Is This Procedure Done?

• To diagnose and evaluate brain aneurysms and vascular malformations
• To assess blood vessel blockages or narrowing that may increase stroke risk
• To help guide treatment planning for minimally invasive or surgical interventions
• To provide a more detailed and accurate evaluation than non-invasive imaging like CT or MRI