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Coronary Angiogram

A coronary angiogram is a diagnostic X-ray procedure that uses a contrast dye to identify blockages or narrowing in the heart’s blood vessels. During the procedure, a catheter is inserted into an artery in the groin or arm and guided to the heart, where dye is injected to make the arteries visible on X-ray. It helps diagnose conditions like coronary artery disease and is essential for planning treatments.

Why it’s performed -
1) To diagnose the cause of chest pain (angina) or other unexplained chest symptoms.
2) To identify blockages caused by conditions like atherosclerosis.
3) To evaluate congenital heart defects or the severity of heart valve disease.
4) To assess results from other tests, such as a stress test.