NIH MeSH · D001027Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment
Aortography
Also known asAortographies
Definition
Radiographic visualization of the aorta and its branches by injection of contrast media, using percutaneous puncture or catheterization procedures.
MeSH classification
- E01.370.350.700.060.070
- E01.370.370.050.070
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Common questions about Aortography
What does Aortography mean in medicine?
Radiographic visualization of the aorta and its branches by injection of contrast media, using percutaneous puncture or catheterization procedures. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Aortography known by any other names?
Yes. Aortography is also referred to as Aortographies in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Aortography sit in the medical classification?
Aortography falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E01.370.350.700.060.070, E01.370.370.050.070). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001027) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗