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How could an angioplasty s function be tested?
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Stress test: A stress test is indicated if recurrent symptoms . Repeat cathetrisation if stress test is abnormal.
Answered 3/15/2013
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Several ways: Immediately, we perform an angiogram to assess how good the angioplasty was. Later, pressures can be measured in the leg that angioplasty was performed in to see if it has risen.
Answered 7/4/2015
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