venogram

Blood vessel scan

A venogram is an X-ray image of veins, produced by injecting contrast dye and taking radiographic pictures as the dye flows through the venous system.

The procedure helps diagnose blood clots, blockages, or abnormalities in vein structure: The venogram revealed a deep vein thrombosis in her left leg.

diagnosis

thrombosis

Clot forming in vessel

phlebitis · obstruction · stenosis · reflux · occlusion · screening · assessment · evaluation

procedure

catheter

Inserted medical drainage tube

radiographer · technologist · visualization · cannulation · tourniquet · compression · interpretation

contrast

injection

Syringe-delivered dose

premedication · nephropathy · creatinine · hydration · extravasation

anatomy

femoral

Of the thigh

subclavian · jugular · portal · hepatic · renal · valve · tributary · perforator · confluence · bifurcation

Opposites
vascular system imaged

venogramarteriography

Imaging of blood vessels

angiogram

Family

vein, veins, gram, venous, intravenous, venule, angiography, angiogram

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