A coronary angiogram is a system that utilizes X-beam imaging to see your heart’s veins. Typically, the test is performed to determine whether blood flow to the heart is restricted. Coronary angiograms are important for a general gathering of methods known as heart (cardiovascular) catheterizations. Cardiovascular catheterization techniques can both analyze and treat heart and vein conditions. The most common cardiac catheterization procedure is a coronary angiogram, which aids in the diagnosis of heart conditions.
During a coronary angiogram, a sort of color that is noticeable by a X-beam machine is infused into the veins of your heart. An angiogram is a quick series of images taken by the X-ray machine that shows your blood vessels. During your coronary angiogram, your doctor may perform an angioplasty to open blocked heart arteries if necessary.
WHY IT IS DONE?
Your primary care physician might suggest that you have a coronary angiogram assuming you have :-
✓ Side effects of coronary course sickness, for example, chest torment (angina)
✓ Torment in your chest, jaw, neck, or arm that can’t be made sense of by different tests Unstable angina
✓ Other vein issues or a chest injury
✓ A heart valve issue that requires a medical procedure
✓ A heart defect you were born with (congenital heart disease)