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What will cause the heart to have angeoplasty or cathorization?
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Cardiac disease: A cardiologist will perform an angiogram if blockage of a coronary artery is suspected based upon symptoms, changes on ecg, and elevated cardiac enzymes in the blood. If a blockage is found the angioplasty dilates the blocked artery and a stent is placed in that area.
Answered 1/3/2014
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