Angiogram Of The Lung: Why It Is Done
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Why It Is Done
Lung angiogram is often done to find a pulmonary embolism (PE). A PE is a blockage in the pulmonary artery that suddenly reduces blood flow to the lungs. A PE is often caused by a blood clot. It may also be caused by fat particles, air, or a tumor. A PE can be a very serious condition. A PE can be treated with blood thinners.
Lung angiogram may also be done to measure the pressure in the blood vessels carrying blood to the lungs, to look for lung problems, or to find blockage or narrowing of the vessels.
| Last updated: | January 19, 2007 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | Kenneth B. Sutherland, CD, BSc, MD, FRCPC - Diagnostic Radiology, Paul D. Traughber, MD - Radiology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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