Angiographic evaluation of aneurysms affecting the central nervous system.
This article discusses the indications for, techniques of, and risks associated with cerebral angiography. Various types of aneurysms are described, and there is a discussion of the angiographic features of aneurysms in specific locations. Subarachnoid hemorrhage, post-subarachnoid hemorrhage vasospasm, and the role of post-operative angiography are also covered.
Bagley
L J
LJ
Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA.
Hurst
R W
RW
D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D000792:Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D001921:Brain / Q000098:blood supply*; D002533:Cerebral Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012307:Risk Factors; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging