Angiography/Angioplasty
Angiography
Angiography is a diagnostic imaging technique used to
visualize blood vessels and assess their function. It involves injecting a contrast dye into the bloodstream and taking X-ray images to detect blockages or abnormalities.
Benefits
- Accurate diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD).
- Guides treatment decisions, such as angioplasty or bypass surgery.
- Minimally invasive with quick recovery time.
Angioplasty
Angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. A small balloon is inflated inside the artery, often with the placement of a stent to maintain blood flow.
Benefits
- Restores blood flow to the heart.
- Relieves chest pain (angina).
- Reduces the risk of heart attack.
- Quick recovery compared to open surgery.