Question

Angiography is used to check

• A. ( \text{Kidney stones} ) \
• B. ( \text{Blood vessels} ) \
• C. ( \text{Tumors} ) \
• D. ( \text{Breast cancer} ) \

Hint:

The root "angio-" refers to blood vessels. Therefore, any medical term starting with "angio-" (e.g., angiography, angioplasty) is related to the vascular system. This can be a useful mnemonic for quickly recalling the function of such procedures.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Angiography is a medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside, or lumen, of blood vessels and organs of the body, with a particular focus on arteries, veins, and the heart chambers. It typically involves injecting a contrast agent (often iodine-based) into the bloodstream, which makes the blood vessels opaque to X-rays. Then, X-ray images are taken, allowing doctors to see the blood vessels and identify blockages, narrowings, aneurysms, or other abnormalities. It is a primary diagnostic tool for conditions like atherosclerosis, heart disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease. Other imaging techniques are typically used for kidney stones (e.g., ultrasound, CT), tumors (e.g., CT, MRI, PET scans), and breast cancer (mammography, ultrasound, MRI).