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computed tomography (ct) angiogram

a computed tomography angiogram (ct angiogram) is a test that uses x-rays to provide detailed pictures of the heart and the blood vessels that go to the heart, lung, brain, kidneys, head, neck, legs, and arms. the test uses a special dye that is put into a vein (i.v.) to make very detailed pictures of the blood vessels.

a ct angiogram can show whether a blood vessel is narrowed or blocked. the test can also show whether there is a bulge (aneurysm) or a buildup of fatty material called plaque in a blood vessel.

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