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What is the difference between angiograms and angioplasties?
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Diagnose and fix: The angiogram is a roadmap of the inside of the artery showing where the narrowings and blockages are. The angioplasty is a stretching of the artery at the narrowing to open it up. Angiogram to diagnose first, then fix with the angioplasty.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Reconnaissance : It's "reconnaissance" versus "search and rescue". An angiogram is injection of "dye" to see the internal structure of the arteries. No therapy is performed. Angioplasty is introduction of a balloon, cutting device, laser and/or stent to fix the problem.
Answered 12/9/2012
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