US Medical Term · tests
Angiogram
Angiografía
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Angiogram |
| Spanish (Español) | Angiografía |
| Chinese (中文) | 血管造影 |
| Korean (한국어) | 혈관 조영술 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Chụp mạch máu (chụp X quang mạch máu) |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Angiogram |
| Portuguese (Português) | Angiografia |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การถ่ายภาพหลอดเลือด |
| Japanese (日本語) | 血管造影検査 |
What it means
An angiogram is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a contrast dye injected through a thin tube called a catheter to visualize blood vessels and check for blockages or abnormalities. The catheter is usually inserted into an artery in your groin or wrist. You will be awake but given a sedative to help you relax. A local anesthetic numbs the insertion site. The dye flows through your vessels, and X-ray images are taken in real time using fluoroscopy. The procedure typically takes one to three hours. Afterward, you must lie still for a period to allow the insertion site to heal. You may need to increase fluid intake to flush the contrast dye out through your kidneys.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
How long will I need to stay in the hospital after my angiogram?
¿Cuánto tiempo necesitaré quedarme en el hospital después de la angiografía?
Will I be asleep during the angiogram procedure?
¿Estaré dormido durante el procedimiento de angiografía?
Can the angiogram fix a blockage at the same time as it finds one?
¿La angiografía puede corregir un bloqueo al mismo tiempo que lo detecta?
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Last reviewed: September 2026