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2007-01-07 21:31:01 · 5 answers · asked by tejaswini j 1 in Health Diseases & Conditions Heart Diseases

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Coronary catheterization or Coronary angiography is one of the several cardiology diagnostic tests and procedures. Specifically, coronary catheterization is a visually interpreted test performed to recognize occlusion, stenosis, restenosis, thrombosis or aneurysmal enlargement the coronary artery lumens, heart chamber size, heart muscle contraction performance and some aspects of heart valve function. Important internal heart and lung blood pressures, not measurable from outside the body, can be accurately measured during the test. The relevant problems that the test deals with most commonly occur as a result of advanced atherosclerosis, atheroma activity within the wall of the coronary arteries. Less frequently, other issues, valvular, heart muscle or arrhythmia issues are the primary focus of the test.

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2007-01-07 21:35:41 · answer #1 · answered by For peace 3 · 0 1

Coronary angiography is used to:

a) confirm the presence of a suspected disease
b) to define the severity of such a disease
c) to look at the anatomy of the blood vessels that supply the heart.

It is recommended for :
a) anyone with a borderline stress test (i.e there is strong suspicion of angina)
b) if a person with a heart problem has deteriorating symptoms
c) before cardiac surgery, for example bypass surgery
d) to diagnose congenital heart diseases

There's a long list of disorders that can be sussed out using angiography. However, as with any invasive procedure, there is a small but still important risk of adverse events. The in this field is the utility of CT scans (called CT angiography) as a non- invasive alternative.

2007-01-08 11:20:16 · answer #2 · answered by stressdout 2 · 0 0

Artery blocks or any circulatory disorders closer to the heart.

2007-01-08 05:36:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

heart disease, especially those who are having heart attacks.

2007-01-08 05:40:44 · answer #4 · answered by matt 2 · 0 0

blocked arteries, plaque

2007-01-08 05:33:57 · answer #5 · answered by St♥rmy Skye 6 · 0 0

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