Radiology

Angiography

Dr. Maurice R. Poplausky is seen in HVHC's state-of-the-art
angiography suite in the Diagnostic Imaging Department.

Angiography is an x-ray exam of the arteries and veins to diagnose blockages and other blood vessel problems. At Hudson Valley Hospital Center, our angiography suite is equipped with the latest technology to help physicians with diagnosing conditions such as aneurysms, cerebral vascular disease, blood vessel malformations, and to diagnose problems not resolved by other tests. Surgeons sometimes rely on angiograms to assist with deciding on the best surgical procedure.

Interventional radiologists perform this x-ray procedure, which is also called an angiogram. The procedure begins with the insertion of a thin tube into the artery through a small cut in the skin, about the size of the tip of a pencil. A special x-ray dye is injected to make the blood vessels visible on the x-ray.

One of the most common reasons for angiogram testing is to check for a blockage or narrowing in a blood vessel that may interfere with the normal flow of blood throughout the body. If need be, the interventional radiologist can treat a blocked blood vessel without surgery at the same time the angiogram is being performed. Treating the blockage in this way is called angioplasty and thrombolysis. Some blockages require surgical intervention but some are best treated with angioplasty. Angioplasty may relieve symptoms because more oxygen will be able to go through the artery to the tissues in the body.

Early detection saves lives. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (914) 734-3674.