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Title: coronary angiogram


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Coronary angiogram
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Coronary angiogram
  • What is coronary angiogram?
  • A coronary angiogram is a procedure that
    uses X-ray imaging to see your heart's blood
    vessels. The test is generally done to see if
    there's a restriction in blood flow going to the
    heart.
  • Coronary angiograms are part of a general group
    of procedures known as heart (cardiac)
    catheterizations. Cardiac catheterization procedur
    es can both diagnose and treat heart and blood
    vessel conditions. A coronary angiogram, which
    can help diagnose heart conditions, is the most
    common type of cardiac catheterization procedure.
  • During a coronary angiogram, a type of dye that's
    visible by an X-ray machine is injected into the
    blood vessels of your heart. The X-ray machine
    rapidly takes a series of images (angiograms),
    offering a look at your blood vessels. If
    necessary, your doctor can open clogged heart
    arteries (angioplasty) during your coronary
    angiogram.

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Why coronary angiogram is done?
  • Your doctor may recommend that you have a
    coronary angiogram if you have
  • Symptoms of coronary artery disease, such as
    chest pain (angina)
  • Pain in your chest, jaw, neck or arm that can't
    be explained by other tests
  • New or increasing chest pain (unstable angina)
  • A heart defect you were born with (congenital
    heart disease)
  • Abnormal results on a noninvasive heart stress
    test
  • Other blood vessel problems or a chest injury
  • A heart valve problem that requires surgery
  • Because there's a small risk of complications,
    angiograms aren't usually done until after
    noninvasive heart tests have been performed, such
    as an electrocardiogram, an echocardiogram or a
    stress test.

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Treatment
  • What is the Cost of coronary angiogram?
  • coronary angiogram will cost approx to Rs. 6500
  • Which doctor to be consulted in case of coronary
    angiogram?
  • Cardiologist

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FAQ's
  • 1. What are the risks associated with coronary
    angiogram?
  • A coronary angiogram has some risks, such as
    radiation exposure from the X-rays used. Major
    complications are rare, though. Potential risks
    and complications include
  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Injury to the catheterized artery
  • Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias)
  • Allergic reactions to the dye or medications used
    during the procedure
  • Kidney damage
  • Excessive bleeding
  • Infection

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  • 2. How anyone can prepare for a Coronary
    Angiogram?
  • In some cases, coronary angiograms are performed
    on an emergency basis. More commonly, though,
    they're scheduled in advance, giving you time to
    prepare.
  • General guidelines include
  • Don't eat or drink anything after midnight before
    your coronary angiogram.
  • Take all your medications to the hospital with
    you in their original bottles. Ask your doctor
    about whether or not to take your usual morning
    medications.
  • If you have diabetes, ask your doctor if you
    should take insulin or other oral medications
    before your coronary angiogram.

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  • 3. What are the steps to be taken after Coronary
    Angiogram?
  • When the coronary angiogram is over, the catheter
    is removed from your arm or groin and the
    incision is closed with manual pressure, a clamp
    or a small plug.
  • You'll be taken to a recovery area for
    observation and monitoring. When your condition
    is stable, you return to your own room, where
    you're monitored regularly.
  • You'll need to lie flat for several hours to
    avoid bleeding if the catheter was inserted in
    the groin. During this time, pressure may be
    applied to the incision to prevent bleeding and
    promote healing.
  • You may be able to go home the same day, or you
    may have to remain in the hospital overnight.
    Drink plenty of fluids to help flush the dye from
    your body. If you're feeling up to it, have
    something to eat.

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