angiocardiogram

noun

Meaning

A diagnostic medical image produced by injecting a contrast medium into the bloodstream to observe the heart and its associated blood vessels via X-ray.

Examples

  • The cardiologist studied the angiocardiogram to identify the precise location of the arterial blockage.
  • Technological advancements have made the modern angiocardiogram much clearer than those taken decades ago.

Synonyms: heart scan, cardiac imaging, angiogram, cardiac catheterization