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what the risks are brain, carotid stenosis, x-ray, the left artery, carotid stenosis, x-ray, the right artery, vertebral angiogram, angiography, head, carotid angiogram, arteries, seen in an x-ray, a contrast dye is injected into one, arteries to make them visible, the cerebral angiography, contrast dye is injected into one, the carotid, vertebral arteries, in the neck, this test, in the hospital, lie on the x-ray table, head is positioned, immobilized by using a strap, tape, sandbags, electrocardiogram, ecg, leads, taped to arms, legs to monitor heart, contrast dye, injected is shaved, cleansed, site, in the leg, given a local anesthetic, artery is punctured, a needle is inserted, artery, a catheter, a long, narrow, flexible tube, inserted, the needle, artery, threaded, the main vessels, the abdomen, chest, it is properly placed, in the arteries, the neck, procedure is monitored by a fluoroscope, a special x-ray that projects the images on a tv monitor, contrast dye is then injected, neck area, the catheter, x-ray pictures, catheter is kept open by flushing it periodically, a saline solution containing heparin, keep the blood, in the catheter from clotting, pulse, blood pressure, breathing, monitored, x-rays, needle, catheter, withdrawn, pressure is immediately applied on the leg, site of insertion, 15 minutes to stop the bleeding, after that time, area is checked, a tight bandage is applied, leg, kept straight, 12 hours, digital subtraction angiography, dsi, uses a computer to "subtract" out the bones, tissues, in the region viewed such that only the vessels filled, contrast, advise the health care provider, pregnant, have ever had any bleeding problems, allergic reactions to x-ray contrast dye, iodine substance, allergic reactions, mentioned, must sign a consent form, routine blood tests, an examination, the nervous system performed, the procedure, food, fluid restricted 4, 8 hours, the procedure, given a hospital gown to wear, must remove all jewelry, a sedative, pain pill given to you, the procedure, infants, children, test depends on child's age, level of trust, prepare child, infant test, procedure preparation, birth to 1 year, toddler test, procedure preparation, 1 to 3 years, preschooler test, procedure preparation, 3 to 6 years, schoolage test, procedure preparation, 6 to 12 years, adolescent test, procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, x-ray table hard, cold, ask, blanket, pillow, brief sting, the local anesthetic is given, does not numb the artery, brief, sharp pain, the catheter is inserted, artery, slight feeling of pressure, the catheter is advanced, the dye is injected, a warmth, burning sensation, experience a slight headache, feel flushed on the side, the face, slight tenderness, bruising, site, the injection, test, confirm cases of stroke, tumor, bulging, the artery walls, a clot, a narrowing, the arteries, to evaluate the arteries, the head, neck, a corrective surgery, get more exact information after something abnormal has been detected, mri, ct scan, the head bleeding, the brain, contrast dye flows out, the blood vessel, indicate internal bleeding, narrowed arteries, suggest cholesterol deposits, a spasm, inherited disorders, vessels, displaced, tumors, bleeding, the skull, aneurysm, bulging, the artery walls, malformation, additional conditions under which the test performed, arteriovenous malformation, cerebral, cerebral aneurysm, hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage, lobar intracerebral hemorrhage, metastatic brain tumor, neurosyphilis, optic glioma, pituitary tumor, polycystic kidney disease, primary brain tumor, stroke secondary to carotid dissection, stroke secondary to carotid stenosis, stroke secondary to fmd, stroke secondary to syphilis, syphilitic aseptic meningitis there, possibility of significant complications, a reaction, contrast dye, risk, the catheter damaging the artery, knocking loose a piece, the artery wall, block blood flow, a stroke, rare, a clot, bleeding, puncture site, a partial blockage, the blood, leg, notify health care provider, facial weakness, slurred speech, visual trouble, numbness in leg, procedure.