Narrowing, irregular borders, or bulging of the arteries may signal abnormalities. In particular, pressure exerted on the arteries may suggest the presence of tumors in the area. The test provides an excellent view of the arteries in the abdomen. It entails risks of bleeding or abnormal clotting. It also entails exposure to radiation.
Some people experience adverse reactions to the dye.
The next step Angiography is usually the last in a series of diagnostic procedures. Surgery, laparoscopy, upper endoscopy, or colonoscopy may be required to treat any lesions that are found. However, it may still be performed when it is necessary to actually visualize the blood traveling through the arteries and veins of the abdomen, or to provide greater anatomical detail than these other tests can provide. Published under license from Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.