Over the course of a career in radiology spanning more than 30 years, Dr. Sammie I. Long has held a number of leadership positions, including time as director of angiography and interventional radiology at the University of South Alabama Medical Center. Dr. Sammie I. Long also served as chief of radiology at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center. An angiogram is a specialized type of x-ray examination that utilizes fluoroscopy technology to image blood flow throughout a specific artery, such as the aorta, or through a single vein, like the vena cava. The process involves introducing a special blue dye to a patient’s body via catheter that can be detected by a fluoroscopic camera. An angiogram may be performed on virtually any part of the body, though typical they are done on the heart, lungs, brain, and head. Angiograms are used for a number of reasons. Oftentimes an aneurysm is detected as the result of angiogram testing. Medical professionals may also use fluoroscopic imaging to look for narrowing passages or blockages impacting blood flow throughout the body. In addition, doctors may use an angiogram to test for the presence and severity of coronary artery disease.
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