PULMONARY ANGIO

Question 1

It is done through an injection of a
radiography contrast material into the pulmonary arteries, pulmonary angiography permits visualization of the pulmonary vasculature.

Answer 1

Pulmonary Angiography

Question 2

The main pulmonary artery courses ____ to _____ cm posterosuperiorly before dividing into the right and
left pulmonary arteries

Answer 2

4-5

Question 3

Clinical indications of pulmonary angiography

Answer 3

(1) diagnosis of PE,
(2) evaluation of chronic PE before operative intervention,
(3)specific diagnosis of pulmonary vascular lesions, such as aneurysms,
pseudoaneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, anomalous pulmonary venous return,
and meandering pulmonary vein,
(4) assessment of pulmonary vascular involvement by neoplasm
(5) evaluation of the cause for hemoptysis.

Question 4

contraindications of pulmonary angio

Answer 4

• Prospective Investigation of Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosis (PIOPED)

Question 5

equipment used in pulmonary angiography

Answer 5

• 5F sheath
• 3-mm J-guidewire
• 5F 90–100-cm-long pigtail catheter
• Terumo wire
• ECG monitoring and pressure kit required

Question 6

technique used in pulmonary artery catheterization

Answer 6

percutaneous

Question 7

overall mortality rate of pulmonary angiography

Answer 7

0.2%

Question 8

main cause of death of pulmonary angiography

Answer 8

Cardiopulmonary collapse

Question 9

aftercare of pulmonary angiography

Answer 9

• Drink plenty of water – this helps to flush the dye from your body
• Avoid strenuous exercise – for at least a few days
• Avoid a hot bath or shower – for at least few days
• Check your puncture site regularly for any bleeding, pain, or swelling.