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Another way to detect blocked arteries.

2022-03-08 13:47:57
My mother has undergone for Angioplasty for two of the blocked nerve arteries. Now again having some of the symptoms of blockage. Is there any other way to detect any further blockage without again going through angiography. Kindly reply to my query. Thanks.
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CT angiogram is another option

Answered2022-03-12 11:12:04

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Angiogram is the gold standard for detecting block U can do CT ANGIOGRAM

Answered2022-03-09 11:54:12

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CT coronary angiography is another option to identify blocks in the arteries. In very high suspicion of having blocked arteries it is always advisable to undergo conventional angiography for further evaluation and management.

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