Peripheral Angiogram :
A peripheral angiogram is the procedure that involves visualizing the arteries in the limbs, usually conducted to diagnose areas of blockage or narrowing which can result in poor blood flow. It is most often performed on patients with peripheral artery disease with symptoms such as pain in the legs while walking, a condition known as claudication.
The catheter would be placed in a blood vessel, then injected contrast dye that makes the arteries visible on X-ray images. An angiogram would thus help doctors identify the point where the blockage lies and also the level to which it is obstructing the flow. This information often serves to show the patient further treatments that may include an angioplasty or surgery to correct the blood flow issue.