Arteriograms

Arteriograms are x-ray pictures of the arteries. These are usually done during a left heart catheterization or a peripheral arteriogram procedure to look for partially blocked arteries in the heart or legs. During a left heart catheterization or a peripheral arteriogram procedure, a small tube (similar to an IV) is inserted into the artery of the arm or groin. Then a catheter is passed into arteries of the heart or legs; special dye is injected to produce the x-ray pictures.