Upper Extremity Venogram

Procedure Time
30-45 min.

Purpose
To evaluate emboli or occlusion in the upper extremity venous system.

Procedure:

• Patient is taken to IPU for IVs and labs drawn. Patient is then sent to Special Procedures.
  
• Patient meets with the Radiologist to discuss the procedure and answer any questions.
  
• Patient is prepped for the procedure.
  
• Venous access is obtained depending on area of interest.
  
• Contrast is injected and digital images are obtained to evaluate venous system.
  
• After the study, IV is removed and pressure is held until bleeding stops.
  
• Patient must wait 30 minutes after injection of contrast before leaving to assure no contrast reaction.

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For more information about MRI please contact Troy Smith at tsmith@stmaryshealth.com.