Peripheral Angiogram :
A peripheral angiogram refers to an investigation performed to look at the blood vessels located in the peripheral regions of the body, such as the legs and arms. A peripheral angiogram helps in identifying peripheral artery disease and other blockages or narrowing that have the potential to affect the blood flow. The symptoms for which a peripheral angiogram is advised are pain in the arms or legs, trouble moving around, shiny skin on the legs and feet, pain at rest, gangrene, cold skin, hair loss on the legs, sores that won't heal, opaque toenails, reddish blue color in the extremities, weak pulse in the leg or foot and numbness or weakness in the limbs. A peripheral angiogram may induce side effects like bleeding, swelling, allergic reaction to contrast dye, infection wherever the catheter is inserted, kidney problems from the dye, and bruising. Various vascular conditions are identified with accuracy using a peripheral angiogram, as it provides detailed images.







