Angiography is a special X-ray procedure that takes pictures of the blood vessels. It is usually done by inserting a catheter into an artery or vein in your groin. In some cases another access site may be used, if so, the Radiologist will discuss this with you.

The catheter is a small, flexible hollow tube about the size of a thin strand of spaghetti. The Radiologist carefully threads this catheter into your blood vessel and guides it to the area to be studied. He watches the catheter moving through your blood vessels on a special X-ray television screen. When the catheter reaches the site under investigation, X-ray dye is then injected through the catheter. This clearly outlines the blood vessels and enables the Radiologist to see any irregularities or blockages.

The Special Procedures Section consists of three Registered Radiologic Technologists and one transporter and is managed by Tony Girdner RT (R). This section performs over 2,000 procedures each year. You may contact the Special Procedures Section by calling (479) 314-6200 or by emailing the section manager Tony Girdner.