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Old 01-29-2009, 02:41 AM #2
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My Neurosurgeon has only ever requested a CT Angiogram for me - not the traditional type because I have a bleeding disorder that would be too difficult to manage if something went wrong - and why my annie was clipped not coiled.

This is risk free - they just use a contrast dye and do a CT to see the blood vessels. The only good thing I can think of with a conventional angiogram in this case, though, is that if your annie needs more coils added, then they can do it while they are there.

I was told that if my aneurysm had been coiled, I would have to have regular angios in case the coils compacted and needed 'refilling'.

Up to you, but it may be worth having a CTA or MRA instead, and getting the angiogram later if required.

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