Preparation usually is required. Fluoroscopy Real-time imaging is used to evaluate specific body areas and organs. Contrast agents such as barium are used to assist in visualizing anatomy. Fluoroscopy is used to study the upper gastrointestinal tract, lower gastrointestinal tract, esophagus and spine. A spinal scan is known as a myelography.
Fluoroscopy also is used to assist in guiding catheter placement.
This is a sophisticated fluoroscopic imaging device used to study the vascular structure within the body. This procedure is used to study the brain, lung, leg, kidney or any other body area requiring diagnosis or treatment. A catheter and non-ionic contrast are used to select and visualize various arteries or veins leading to organs in the body. Preparation is required. Percutaneous therapeutic procedures such as angioplasty and stenting are often performed after a diagnostic angiogram to open narrowed blood vessels.