See Also: Carotid Angiography (carotid angiogram, carotid angio)(health)
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Carotid Angiography (carotid angiogram, carotid angio) (health)


An invasive imaging procedure that involves inserting a catheter into a blood vessel in the arm or leg, and guiding it to the carotid arteries with the aid of a special x-ray machine. Contrast dye is injected through the catheter so that x-ray movies of your carotid arteries (the arteries that supply your brain with oxygen-rich blood) are taken.