title: Intravenous digital subtraction angiography.
abstract: Intravenous digital subtraction angiography (ivDSA) is a method whereby arterial images are produced following a peripheral or central venous injection of contrast medium. It is a safe and relatively simple procedure to undertake and is becoming more widely available. The purpose of this article is to review its clinical applications, its advantages and limitations.
mesh_terms: D000792:Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply; D002545:Brain Ischemia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002533:Cerebral Angiography / Q000379:methods; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D007511:Ischemia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007668:Kidney / Q000098:blood supply; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D013349:Subclavian Steal Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013382:Subtraction Technique
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media