Coronary Angiogram

Generally a day care procedure, Coronary Angiogram makes use of X-ray imaging to view heart's blood vessels and diagnose coronary artery disease. Coronary angiograms are a part of a broad set of procedures called cardiac catheterization. Heart catheterization procedures can diagnose as well as treat heart and blood vessel conditions. The process entails a type of dye that’s visible through an X-ray machine being introduced into the blood vessels of the heart. A series of images (angiograms) are captured by the X-ray machine, offering a thorough look at the inside of your blood vessels. Prior to discharge from hospital, the cardiologist will explain the results to the patient and make suggestions for further treatment. It is also possible for the doctor to perform procedures such as angioplasty during the coronary angiogram.