CT Angiography Arterial Upper Limb

What is the CT Angiography Arterial Upper Limb?

A CT Angiography Arterial Upper Limb is an imaging test in which a contrast medium is used to diagnose the arterial injury of the upper limb.

Why is it done?

Doctors recommend this imaging procedure if you have:-

• Aneurysm of upper limb artery 
• To detect  blockage of an artery in the upper limb
• To detect narrowing
• To diagnose inflammation of the artery
• Atherosclerosis

In which case CT Angio Arterial Upper Limb is not performed? 

Pregnancy(because radiation harms the baby), the adverse reaction from iodine.

How Does One Prepare For This Test?

Stop drinking and eating anything from midnight before the examination. You need to bring all medical and blood reports or any medication you are taking. If you are a diabetic patient you need to stop taking medicine(insulin)with the proper guidance from the doctor for this scan.

What Is The Procedure For CT Angio Arterial Upper Limb?

In this procedure, you need to lie supine on a table. The cannula is inserted in your arm and then dye is injected through an IV line( 90-100ML) while performing the scan. 

Aftercare

After angiography IV line is removed from your arm. You have to drink water after scanning for faster removal of contrast material.

Cost of CT Angiography Arterial Upper Limb in Delhi

CT Angio Art. Upper Limb test cost near me in Delhi typically ranges from INR 13800 to INR 14800, depending on the diagnostic center.