Angiography
Definition
A radiological, invasive or minimally invasive imaging investigation method used for the visualization and structural recording of the lumen of blood vessels (arteries, veins) or lymphatic vessels, through the injection of a radiopaque contrast medium. This well-defined clinical procedure allows the precise detection of stenoses, occlusions, aneurysms, or vascular malformations, while also constituting the technical basis for interventional radiology procedures.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Angiography
- Vascular scan
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun, regular structural plural shifting and standard case endings. |
| Formation | Neologistic compound formed from the scientific combining elements of Greek origin 'angio-' (vessel) and the suffix '-graphy' (method of graphic recording). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [an.dʒi.o.ɡra.ˈfi.e] |
| Source | Official Encyclopedia of Medical Pathologies and Radiographic Frameworks |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Pacientul a fost supus unei angiografii coronariene de urgență după ce a prezentat simptome specifice de infarct miocardic acut.
EN: The patient underwent an urgent coronary angiography after presenting with symptoms specific to acute myocardial infarction.
RO: Această angiografie modernă prin tomografie computerizată permite vizualizarea binedefinită a vaselor fără a introduce un cateter arterial.
EN: This modern computed tomography angiography allows the well-defined visualization of vessels without introducing an arterial catheter.
RO: Înainte de a începe procedura de angiografie, asistenta medicală a verificat dacă pacientul are alergie la iod.
EN: Before starting the angiography procedure, the nurse checked whether the patient had an allergy to iodine.
Idioms & Phrases
Angiografie de contrast / Contrast angiography
RO: Tehnică clasică de vizualizare ce folosește o substanță radiopacă injectată direct în fluxul sanguin pentru opacifierea vaselor.
EN: A classic imaging technique that uses a radiopaque substance injected directly into the bloodstream to opacify the vessels.
Protocol de angiografie / Angiography protocol
RO: Ansamblul de pași medicali riguroși care reglementează pregătirea bolnavului și etapele investigației radiologice.
EN: The set of rigorous medical steps governing patient preparation and the phases of the radiological investigation.
Angiografie digitală cu subtracție / Digital subtraction angiography
RO: Procedură avansată în care computerul elimină imaginile oaselor din fundal pentru a lăsa vizibile doar vasele de sânge.
EN: An advanced procedure where the computer removes background bone images to leave only the blood vessels visible.
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