Coronary Angiogram
A coronary angiogram, also known as cardiac catheterisation, is a
diagnostic procedure by passing a flexible tube called catheter into the blood
vessels of the heart. This catheter can
be threaded through your blood vessels to your heart via a groin (femoral) or
wrist (transradial) approach. A type of dye that is visible by an X-ray machine
is injected into the blood vessels of your heart and a series of images are
taken.
Not to be confused with a CTCA, which is a non-invasive imaging technique that does not involve any insertions.
If the angiogram finds severe narrowing in your artery, your cardiologist may perform a Coronary Angioplasty for you immediately
Not to be confused with a CTCA, which is a non-invasive imaging technique that does not involve any insertions.
If the angiogram finds severe narrowing in your artery, your cardiologist may perform a Coronary Angioplasty for you immediately