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This image is obtained by threading a thin catheter into the pulmonary vasculature and injecting iodine-based dye. Iodine is radio-dense and relatively well tolerated. An X-ray image is then taken immediately in order to visualize the arterial flow pattern. Identify the following: Compare this arteriogram with the pulmonary venogram obtained during the venous phase of the blood flow. |
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Image courtesy of C. Carl Jaffe, MD, FACC, Branch Chief, Diagnostic Imaging Branch Cancer Imaging Program, Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis, National Cancer Institute |
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