A CT peripheral angiography is a ct test of the leg arteries. It shows blocked leg arteries. Typical effective dose 5 to 10 mSv, similar to about 2 to 3 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
Blocked leg arteries.
Severe leg pain, gangrene risk, planning treatment.
Remove metal objects. If contrast is used you may need to fast for a few hours; tell staff about allergies, kidney disease, diabetes medicines (metformin) or pregnancy.
Typical effective dose 5 to 10 mSv, similar to about 2 to 3 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
10 to 15 minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
What does a ct peripheral angiogram show?
Blocked leg arteries.
Why is a ct peripheral angiogram done?
Severe leg pain, gangrene risk, planning treatment.
How do I prepare for a ct peripheral angiogram?
Remove metal objects. If contrast is used you may need to fast for a few hours; tell staff about allergies, kidney disease, diabetes medicines (metformin) or pregnancy.
Does a ct peripheral angiogram use radiation?
Typical effective dose 5 to 10 mSv, similar to about 2 to 3 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
How long does a ct peripheral angiogram take?
10 to 15 minutes
CT peripheral angiography किन गरिन्छ?
Severe leg pain, gangrene risk, planning treatment.
CT peripheral angiography का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Remove metal objects. If contrast is used you may need to fast for a few hours; tell staff about allergies, kidney disease, diabetes medicines (metformin) or pregnancy.
CT peripheral angiography गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
Typical effective dose 5 to 10 mSv, similar to about 2 to 3 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
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