CT Pulmonary Angiography Test

A CT Pulmonary Angiography is a procedure that uses a special dye to see the blood vessels in your lungs and diagnose blood clots.

A pulmonary angiogram is a blood vessel angiogram of the lungs. A special contrast dye is injected into the body's blood vessels during the procedure. This is performed in the groyne or the arm. X-rays pick up on the dye. During this test, fluoroscopy is frequently used.

This radiology test is recommended by doctors if you have:

* Pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the pulmonary artery)

 * Filling defect detection

If you are pregnant or have the potential to become pregnant. If you have a sensitivity to iodine.

Before the exam, don't drink or eat anything after midnight. You must bring all medical records and any medications you are taking. If you have diabetes, you should consult your doctor about whether you should take insulin. You must dress in a hospital gown. Fasting for at least 6 hours is required.

In this examination, you must lie on your back on the table with your arms on the sides, and then plain scans are performed. Your IV line is placed in your arm. The electrode is placed on your chest to evaluate your cardiac activity, and dye is injected while the scan is being performed.

The cannula is removed from your forearm at the end of the examination. Drink plenty of water after the exam to help the contrast material pass through your system faster.

A CT Pulmonary Angiography Test is typically performed in a hospital's radiology department or an outpatient imaging facility. So, for the best services and reliable results, schedule your test at Ganesh Diagnostic in Yamuna Vihar.