Coronary Angiogram (1)

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Coronary Angiogram
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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
• 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

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• 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
• 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.

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• 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.
• 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.

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• 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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