Surgical Associates of Central New Jersey

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Vascular Conditions:

Aortic Aneurysm

Carotid Artery Disease

Deep Vein Thrombosis and Thrombophlebitis

Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.)

Varicose Veins

Venous Insufficiency and Venous Ulcers

Treatments for Vascular Conditions:

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Ablation

Angiogram

Angioplasty and Stenting

Arterial Bypass Surgery

Carotid Endarterectomy

Endovascular Stent Graft Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Sclerotherapy

Varicose Vein Ligation and Stripping

Venous Ulcer (Wound) Care

DISCLAIMER

Angiogram

The most common reason for an angiogram is if you are having symptoms that suggest the artery is blocked or narrowed. For instance, if you have a blocked artery in your leg, you may have pain when you walk. A blockage of the arteries to your brain may cause weakness or visual problems. The angiogram creates an exact map of your arteries, showing where the artery is blocked and how severe the blockage is. Angiogram can also be used to evaluate for an aneurysm, an area in the artery that may be abnormally widened or ballooned. In addition, angiogram may be performed prior to a surgical procedure to make an exact map of your arteries for the surgeon. Before you have an angiogram, one of the interventional radiologists will talk with you about the procedure and answer your questions.

There are three major steps to an angiogram. First, a small catheter or tube is placed into the artery, usually in the upper leg, arm or back. The doctor will put local anesthesia on the skin and you may also receive some intravenous medication for sedation. Once the catheter is in place, you will feel some slight pressure at the point of insertion.

The next step is the injection of the contrast material or dye. When the dye is injected into the catheter, you will feel a hot sensation that will last a few seconds. Several injections of dye can be needed.

After the examination is finished, the catheter is removed. The doctor will apply pressure at the site of the catheter for approximately 10 minutes to stop the bleeding. There may be some minor discomfort from this pressure.

Most angiogram take one to two hours to complete. Occasionally, this may take longer.
 

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Monday thru Friday: 
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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