Extremity angiography, or peripheral angiography is a test used to see the arteries in the hands, arms, feet, or legs.
Angiography is an imaging test that uses x-rays and a special dye to see inside the arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
Angiography/arteriography of the extremity; Peripheral angiography; Lower extremity angiogram; Peripheral angiogram
Extremity angiography is done in a special unit of a...
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