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Hi doctors, was just wondering what is angiography and angioplasty?
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Diagnosis ; Rx: Angiography is the procedure used to visualize arteries by injecting dye under fluoroscopy (live x-ray). Angioplasty expands that to include inserting a balloon tipped catheter to actively open blockages when discovered (often followed by insertion of a stent afterward).
Answered 1/17/2014
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