X-rays (X-ray studies)

X-ray of blood vessels (arteries)

The shadow of the ascending aorta, its arches and the beginning of the descending part are quite clearly visible on radiographs. In the supravalvular section, its caliber reaches 4 cm, and then gradually decreases, averaging 2.5 cm in the descending part.

Heart and vascular x-rays

In the 80s, computer methods of obtaining images entered the practice of cardiology: digital coronary and ventriculography, computer tomography synchronized with the work of the heart, magnetic resonance imaging. Moreover, radiologists received special catheters for vascular plastic surgery and laser devices for evaporation of atherosclerotic plaques.

Lung X-ray

With the development of computer tomography, the importance of X-rays in diagnosing lung diseases has increased even more. With its help, it is possible to identify the earliest changes in the organs of the chest cavity. The radionuclide method has taken an important place in assessing the functional pathology of the lungs, in particular, violations of capillary blood flow in them.

X-ray endovascular occlusion

X-ray endovascular occlusion is a transcatheter blockage of a vessel, its embolization. For this purpose, an embolizing material is introduced through a catheter, which temporarily or permanently occludes the lumen of the vessel. Depending on the caliber of the vessel and the purpose of the procedure, platinum microparticles, microspheres with ferromagnetics, hemostatic gelatin sponge, metal spirals, oil emulsions are used.

Endovascular dilatation (angioplasty)

Endovascular dilation, or angioplasty, is one of the most effective methods of treating limited segmental vascular lesions - stenosis and occlusion.

Angiography

Angiography is an X-ray examination of blood vessels using contrast agents. For artificial contrasting, a solution of an organic iodine compound intended for this purpose is introduced into the blood and lymphatic system. Depending on which part of the vascular system is contrasted, a distinction is made between arteriography, venography (phlebography) and lymphography.

Fluorography

Fluorography is a method of X-ray examination that involves photographing an image from a fluorescent X-ray screen (which is used more often), an electron-optical converter screen, or systems designed for subsequent digitization of images, onto small-format photographic film - usually 110x110 mm, 100x100 mm, or, less desirable, 70 x 70 mm.

Fluoroscopy

Fluoroscopy (X-ray scanning) is a method of X-ray examination in which an image of an object is obtained on a luminous (fluorescent) screen.

Radiography

Radiography (X-ray photography) is a method of X-ray examination in which a fixed X-ray image of an object is obtained on a solid medium, in the vast majority of cases on X-ray film.