Question 1

is a coronary angiography dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Not having coronary angiography when necessary is also dangerous.  Every procedure has associated risks and benefits.  Not doing a procedure has risks and benefits as well.  Create a 2x2 square with risks / benefits at top and procedure / no procedure on the side.  This will help you and your doctor identify and evaluate the options.

Question 2

do i need coronary angiography? what for?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate your artery: The reason for angiography is to best evaluate the anatomy of your coronary arteries.

The reasons that you may need to evaluate the anatomy of your arteries is to know why you have chest pain, why you have heart failure or irregular heart rhythm, or why you have an abnormal stress test.  There are multiple reasons why an angiogram could be ordered.  This should be discussed with your doctor.

Question 3

when does someone need a coronary angiography?

Accepted Answer

Coronary angiography: When it is necessary to know the state of the coronary anatomy to make the appropriate therapeutic decision for a patient, the patient needs a coronary angiogram. If that information is not needed or is superfluous then the patient doesn't need the test.

Question 4

coronary angiography can help diagnose which disease?

Accepted Answer

CAD: Coronary artery disease (blockages in the coronary arteries).

Question 5

coronary angiography is done to diagnose which disease?

Accepted Answer

Artery blockages: Usually, angiography is done to look for problems in blood supply to the heart. Blockage in the coronary arteries could lead to a heart attack. If a blockage is found, treatment such as angioplasty, stent placement, or even surgery for coronary artery bypass could be recommended. Symptoms such as chest pain (angina) on exertion usually call for a stress test, and maybe angiography.

Question 6

in what ways will a coronary angiography change my life?

Accepted Answer

Disease detection: This is a techniques of dye introduction, usually through a catheter, into the major heart vessels to detect pathology.  Your life can be changed by early intervention to prevent serious cardiac events and the introduction of protective measures such as stents as well as lifestyle modification if pathology is starting or is present.

Question 7

what should i be careful about next few days after getting coronary angiography done?

Accepted Answer

After coronary angio: This would depend on what it showed.  Discuss with Dr. I normal can do anything.

Question 8

what is the dye used in coronary angiography?

Accepted Answer

An iodine-based: contrast material. There are several different ones commercially available from various manufacterers, so you should contact your facility to see which one they use if you want to know specifically.

Question 9

what patients require a coronary angiography?

Accepted Answer

Angiography: We do angiography when it is important to see the patient's arteries. If it is important to visualize a patient's coronary arteries we do coronary angiography. The clinical situation usually dictates whether the need is present.

Question 10

what drugs are used in coronary angiography or angioplasty?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Clinical circumstances may dictate the choice of drugs to optimize the chance of a successful intervention, but the period after the procedure is critical to control risk of clotting and recurrent disease.  Aspirin, clopidogrel or prasugrel, beta-blocker, and statin are the drug classes most often used.

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