9.25.16 Abdominal Angiogram Patient Education
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An abdominal angiogram is an imaging test that uses X-rays to examine blood vessels in the abdomen. It is performed to check for conditions such as aneurysms, stenosis, blockages, and to evaluate blood flow to abdominal organs like the liver and spleen. Patients are instructed not to eat or drink after midnight before the test and to have someone drive them to and from the hospital, as they will not be allowed to drive after the procedure.
9.25.16 Abdominal Angiogram Patient Education
- 1. Abdominal Angiogram What is an Abdominal Angiogram? An Abdominal Angiogram is an imaging test that uses X-rays to look at your blood vessels in your belly (abdomen). Why might I need an Abdominal Angiogram? It is done to check for conditions such as: Weak, stretched or enlarged portion of a blood vessel (aneurysm) Narrowing of a blood vessel (stenosis) Blockages It may be used to check blood flow to the organs of the abdomen, such as the liver and spleen How to prepare: Do NOT eat or drink anything after 12 am (midnight) the night before your test DO NOT take your morning medications, but bring them to the hospital with you Ask a family member or friend to bring you to the hospital and take you home. You will not be allowed to drive Bring a list of all your medications with you to the hospital Date: ______________________ Plan to arrive at Grandview Hospital at 6 am Procedure Time: ______________