Angiography
The Angiography Department at Salamat Farda Hospital utilizes advanced imaging equipment and a specialized medical team to provide accurate diagnosis of vascular diseases and a wide range of minimally invasive therapeutic procedures.
Angiography is an important medical imaging technique that uses X-rays and the injection of a contrast agent to visualize and evaluate blood vessels.
This technique helps physicians accurately identify the location and severity of narrowing, blockages, vascular changes, and other abnormalities. When necessary, appropriate therapeutic interventions can also be performed during the same procedure.
The Angiography Department at Salamat Farda Hospital is equipped with the Philips Azurion 3 M15, manufactured by Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V.
This system is a monoplane interventional imaging system equipped with a 15-inch flat detector (15″ Flat Detector). It is designed to support a wide range of cardiac and vascular procedures, as well as selected neuroendovascular and endovascular interventions, making it one of the most advanced angiography systems available.
The system provides detailed visualization of blood vessels, lesions, stenoses, and occlusions with high image quality.
By increasing the number of grayscale levels and improving image uniformity, this technology allows vascular structures to be visualized with greater clarity and precision.
Convenient Bedside Control
One of the important features of this system is the ability to control many imaging and interventional functions through a touchscreen located beside the patient’s table.
This capability enables the medical team to manage various settings and procedures without leaving the sterile environment.
Support for a Wide Range of Procedures
The system is designed to support a broad range of cardiovascular and minimally invasive interventions.
It can be used in various clinical fields, including endovascular procedures, neuroendovascular interventions, cardiac procedures, and selected interventional oncology treatments.
Improved Workflow Efficiency
The technology and workflow design of the Azurion system have been developed to simplify different stages of interventional procedures, reduce unnecessary delays in the angiography environment, and help minimize unnecessary radiation exposure to patients.
Features such as bedside control and the ability to perform certain tasks simultaneously can contribute to smoother and more efficient procedures.
What Is Angiography Used For?
Angiography can be used to evaluate blood vessels in different areas of the body. Common applications include examination of the coronary arteries, cerebral blood vessels, and peripheral arteries.
If the physician identifies a treatable narrowing or blockage, interventional procedures such as angioplasty or stent placement may be performed during the same session.
What Is Angioplasty?
Angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to open narrowed or blocked blood vessels.
During the procedure, the physician uses real-time images provided by the angiography system to guide a catheter through the blood vessel to the target area. A balloon, or a stent when necessary, is then used to help restore blood flow through the affected vessel.
Real-time imaging allows the physician to visualize the vascular pathway and accurately guide interventional instruments throughout the treatment.
Why Is Accurate Imaging Important in Angiography?
During interventional procedures, clear visualization of both the blood vessels and the instruments being used is essential.
The 15-inch flat detector technology of the Azurion 3 M15, combined with digital imaging and enhanced grayscale detail, helps the medical team evaluate vascular structures more accurately and precisely guide interventional procedures.