Cerebral Angiography
Imaging & Scans
estimated about CNY 3000-5000
(estimated about USD 450-750)
30 min
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Description
Cerebral angiography is a diagnostic imaging test to evaluate blood vessels in the brain for conditions like aneurysms, strokes, or tumors; in China, costs typically range ¥3,000–¥5,000, and ChinaMedicalHub assists with hospital booking and interpreter support.
Main Uses
The primary purposes of cerebral angiography include: 1. Diagnosing and evaluating cerebrovascular diseases, including aneurysms, AVMs, and stenosis, 2. Planning treatment strategies for vascular abnormalities, 3. Guiding interventional procedures such as coiling or stenting, 4. Assessing the effectiveness of previous treatments, 5. Investigating the cause of stroke or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). It is particularly useful in cases where non-invasive imaging methods (e.g., MRI, MRA, CTA) do not provide sufficient detail.
Normal Range
Cerebral angiography does not have a specific numerical range for normal values as it is an imaging test. The normal result indicates that there are no blockages, narrowing, or abnormal formations in the blood vessels of the brain. Common indicators include clear and unobstructed arteries, veins, and capillaries without any signs of aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), or other vascular abnormalities.
Low Values - Possible Causes
Cerebral angiography does not produce low value results since it's an imaging procedure. However, if the images show reduced blood flow, possible causes could include: 1. Vascular spasm, 2. Thrombosis or embolism leading to partial blockage, 3. Atherosclerosis causing narrowing of the arteries, 4. Hypoperfusion due to systemic hypotension, 5. Congenital anomalies reducing vessel diameter.
High Values - Possible Causes
Similarly, cerebral angiography does not generate high value results. Abnormal findings indicating increased blood flow or vessel dilation might be due to: 1. Aneurysm, 2. Arteriovenous malformation (AVM), 3. Tumor vasculature, 4. Inflammatory conditions like vasculitis, 5. Post-surgical changes such as fistulas.
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