title: Angiographic evaluation of aneurysms affecting the central nervous system.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Bagley
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Hurst
mesh_terms: 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