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I had an angiogram 3 years ago which didn't work since then i havnt smoked since and exercised would another angiogram work now?

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Yes: The success or failure of an angiogram has nothing to do with smoking or exercise, so you should give it another go if your physician or cardiologist feels one is indicated. If it's a treadmill stress test you will have to reach your target heart rate to make it meaningful, however.

Answered 6/8/2015

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I had an angiogram 3 years ago which didn't work since then i havnt smoked since and exercised would another angiogram work now?

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