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Spinal Angiogram

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What Is a Spinal Angiogram?

A spinal angiogram is a highly specialized diagnostic imaging procedure used to evaluate the blood vessels of the spinal cord and surrounding structures. By injecting contrast dye and using advanced X-ray imaging, this test allows physicians to visualize spinal arteries and veins in exceptional detail. At the Vascular and Neuroscience Institute of Southern California, spinal angiograms are performed by an experienced interventional neurologist to accurately diagnose complex spinal vascular conditions and guide precise, life-saving treatment decisions.

What Conditions Can a Spinal Angiogram Help Diagnose?

Spinal angiography is often essential when standard imaging cannot fully explain neurological symptoms. Conditions evaluated with a spinal angiogram include:

  • Spinal Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs): Identifies abnormal connections between arteries and veins that can cause spinal cord damage.
  • Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas (dAVFs): Detects abnormal vascular shunts responsible for progressive weakness, numbness, or gait changes.
  • Unexplained Spinal Cord Dysfunction: Helps pinpoint vascular causes of neurological decline when MRI findings are inconclusive.
  • Pre-Treatment Planning: Guides embolization or surgical intervention for complex spinal vascular disorders.
Patients seeking care from the best neurologist for a spinal angiogram in Southern California rely on this advanced diagnostic tool to achieve accurate diagnosis and optimal outcomes.
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What to Expect During a Spinal Angiogram

A spinal angiogram is performed in a specialized angiography suite under sterile conditions. After administering local anesthesia and mild sedation, a small catheter is inserted through an artery, usually in the groin, and carefully guided to the blood vessels supplying the spinal cord. Contrast dye is injected while real-time imaging captures detailed views of spinal circulation. The procedure typically lasts several hours due to the complexity of spinal vascular anatomy. Most patients are monitored afterward and can return home the same day or after a short observation period.

Frequently Asked Questions About Spinal Angiogram

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Where to Get a Spinal Angiogram in Southern California and Nevada

If you’re searching for the best neurologist for a spinal angiogram in Southern California, the Vascular and Neuroscience Institute of Southern California offers unmatched expertise in advanced spinal vascular imaging. As a leading neurology clinic and neurology center in Southern California, we provide spinal angiography services across our locations in West Hills, Thousand Oaks, Lancaster, Santa Barbara, and Las Vegas, delivering precise diagnostics and compassionate care to patients throughout Southern California and Nevada.
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