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| Health Awareness - Coronary Angiography |
| » What is Cardiac Catheterization? | |
| » What is Arteriography (Angiography)? | |
| » How safe is Coronary Angiography? | |
| What is Cardiac Catheterization? | |
Cardiac catheterization is the procedure in which a doctor guides a thin plastic tube or catheter through an artery or vein in the arm or leg and into the heart and the coronary arteries in the heart. This test can measure blood pressure and how much oxygen is in the blood, and provide other information about the pumping ability of the heart muscle, for treatment. When a catheter is used to inject dye into the coronary arteries, this is termed Coronary Angiography or Coronary Arteriography. If a catheter has a balloon on the tip, the procedure known as Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (P.T.C.A.) can be done. Catheterization can also be performed on infants and children to examine or treat congenital cardiac defects. |
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| What is Arteriography (Angiography)? | |
Arteriography (Angiography) , often referred to as Coronary Angiography, is a testing procedure in which an x-ray opaque dye is injected into the bloodstream. Then x-ray pictures are taken and studied to see if the arteries are damaged. Coronary Arteriography is used to evaluate blockages in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. It is an important tool that helps doctors evaluates the number and severity of diseased coronary arteries. |
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| How safe is Coronary Angiography? | |
It is not possible to discuss the pros and cons of coronary arteriography, because it is different for every patient. Your doctor should discuss it with you on an individual basis. In general, when performed by experienced physicians in hospital-based laboratories, the procedure is very safe. The information gained assists your physician in selecting optimal treatment for you. |
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