An invasive procedure in which a radiopaque dye is injected into the blood vessels of the neck and brain to detect blood vessels that are partially or completely blocked, aneurysms, or AV malformations is a
A)cerebral angiography
B)myelography
C)electroencephalography
D)PET
E)CT

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Cerebral angiography is the only invasive procedure listed that involves injecting radiopaque dye into the blood vessels of the neck and brain to evaluate the blood vessels and detect any blockages or abnormalities. Myelography involves injecting dye into the spinal cord, electroencephalography measures brain activity, PET scans measure metabolic activity, and CT scans use X-rays to create detailed images of the body.

An Invasive Procedure in Which a Radiopaque Dye Is Injected