a·or·tog·ra·phy

(ā′ôr-tŏg′rə-fē)

Examination of the aorta using x-rays following the injection of a radiopaque substance.

a·or′to·graph′ic (-tə-grăf′ĭk) adj.

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aortographic

(eɪˌɔːtəˈɡræfɪk)

adj

relating to an aortography or aortography

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References in periodicals archive

Aortographic examination was consistent with aortic coarctation (Fig.

Unsuccessful elective coronary angiography in a hypertensive patient: Aortic coarctation with aberrant right subclavian artery arising from descending aorta/Hipertansiyonu olan hastada basarisiz koroner anjiyografinin nadir bir nedeni: aort koarktasyonu ve desendan aorta orijinli aberan sag subklaviyan arter birlikteligi

(30,31) However, aortography is time consuming; delaying surgery to allow for aortographic examination may result in a lethal rupture before surgical intervention.

Traditional aortographic imaging was too slow and involved for use in patients experiencing aortic emergencies.

Aortic emergencies

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