Angiography and interventional radiology are a subspecialty of diagnostic imaging that uses various types of imaging equipment to perform many minimally-invasive procedures. Angiography allows diagnostic examination of virtually all vessels in the body, while interventional radiology is a growing area that enables non-surgical treatment for both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

In some cases, therapeutic intervention is performed with angioplasties and stent insertion (stretching of narrowed blood vessel), or embolization techniques to decrease or stop blood flow within a vessel. Insertion and maintenance of access lines for our oncology patients are also performed within our department.

What to expect at your procedure

Most of the procedures done in the suite have shorter recovery times, are less risky, and are done on an outpatient basis, but a few specific procedures require an overnight stay. A physician, usually a specialist who works closely with the radiologist, requests these examinations.

Patient preparation

• Bring all previous films done outside our facility.

• If you do not speak English, please arrange to have a translator present, otherwise your test may need to be re-scheduled.

• Refer to the back of your requisition or ask your physician if there are any other specific preparations required for your procedure.

Download the Post-Angiogram patient brochure

Contact information

• Toll-free booking line: 1-866-752-6989 or 416-281-7299

• Toll-free fax line: 1-866-752-6990 or 416-281-7493

• Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering: 905-683-2320 ext. 1123

• Rouge Valley Centenary: 416-284-8131 ext. 4135