Cineangiocardiograms are radiographic recordings of contrast material as it circulates through the heart and great vessels. They illustrate motion and altered size and shape of cardiac chambers and great vessels in addition to abnormal valve function and shunts. Examples in this series were originally recorded as 35 mm films in the 1970-80s. For this presentation, many cineangiocardiograms were reviewed and selected ones were projected on a screen and re-recorded as high definition videos. Modern cineangiocardiograms are recorded directly as videos. Many of the conditions shown are described in the references below and similar images also are shown in the VIN James Buchanan Cardiology Library under Angiocardiography 101 (acquired diseases) and Angiocardiography 102 (congenital diseases).

For self-study and testing, all cineangiocardiograms are presented at two speeds without labels followed by freeze-frame labeled images and captions. Viewers are encouraged to determine where the contrast material (Cardiografin 85% or Renografin 76%, 0.5cc/lb, or @1cc/kg)] was injected and what abnormality was demonstrated before advancing to the labeled images and captions.

References

1. Buchanan JW. Selective Angiography and Angiocardiography in dogs with Acquired Cardiovascular Disease. J Am Vet Radiol Soc (now Vet Radiol & Ultrasound) 6:5-20,1965.

2. Buchanan JW, and Patterson DF: Selective angiography and angiocardiography in dogs with congenital cardiovascular disease. J Am Vet Radiol Soc (now Vet Radiol & Ultrasound) 6:21-39, 1965.