noun
- Plural of aortography; radiographic or imaging procedures that visualize the aorta, typically using contrast medium injected into the aorta.
Usage: Medical/radiological term; Plural form
Examples
- The cardiologist ordered multiple aortographies to assess the extent of the aortic aneurysm.
- Aortographies have been largely replaced by non-invasive imaging techniques such as CT and MRI in many clinical settings.
- The patient underwent several aortographies during the diagnostic workup for suspected aortic dissection.
- Modern aortographies can provide detailed three-dimensional visualization of the aorta and its branches.