CORONARY ANGIOGRAM, ANGIOGRAPHY & STENTING

Identify Blocked Or Narrowed Coronary Arteries

Coronary angiogram x-ray imaging shows if you have sufficient supply of blood and oxygen to the heart muscle.

The procedure requires you to be fasted for at least six hours and can be done as a day case.

Coronary Angiogram, Angiography & Stenting

A coronary angiogram uses X-ray imaging for doctors to visualize the coronary arteries, which supply blood and oxygen to the heart muscle. Through this minimally invasive procedure, doctors can see if the arteries are blocked or narrowed, as well as the extent of the problem.

Coronary Angiography Right Heart Catheter Study Percutaneous Coronary Angioplasty IVUS & Pressure Wire Study

The procedure can be done from the wrist (radial artery) or the leg (femoral artery), and usually takes 10-20 minutes.

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High density lipoproteins are important for the transport of cholesterol (collectively known as HDL-C) to the liver for breakdown and removal. In clinical practice, HDL cholesterol, rather than HDL particle structure or function, is used to risk stratify patients. Because these molecules transport cholesterol away from the arteries to the liver, HDL-C is commonly viewed as 'good' cholesterol and has been associated with reduced risk of coronary heart disease.

Heart-Healthy Diet After Angioplasty for Speedy Recovery

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