fluoroscopy

(noun)

An imaging technique that uses X-rays to obtain real-time moving images of the internal structures of a patient through the use of a fluoroscope.

Related Terms

Examples of fluoroscopy in the following topics:

  • Artificial Pacemakers

    • The leads are placed by threading them through veins directly into the heart, facilitated by fluoroscopy, which enables the physician to view the passage of the electrode lead .
    • Right atrial and right ventricular leads as visualized under fluoroscopy during a pacemaker implant procedure.

  • Fluorescence Microscopy

  • Medical Imaging

    • Two forms of radiographic images are in use in medical imaging; projection radiography and fluoroscopy, with the latter being useful for catheter guidance.
    • Fluoroscopy produces real-time images of internal structures of the body in a similar fashion to radiography, but employs a constant input of x-rays, at a lower dose rate.