9. ABDOMEN- AORTOGRAPHY
Aortography is an X-ray imaging procedure that uses a catheter and contrast dye to visualize the aorta, the body’s main artery. It maps blood flow and detects conditions like aneurysms, dissections, and blockages. While largely replaced by CT and MRI scans, it remains vital for guiding minimally invasive endovascular treatments. INDICATIONS -- Detecting aortic aneurysms (dangerous widenings of the aorta).Diagnosing aortic dissections (tears in the wall of the aorta).Identifying calcifications or blockages in blood vessels.Planning and guiding endovascular interventions (such as stent placements)