Dr advise for Angiogram

2016-07-01 01:24:00
Chest pain problem after 2D Echo test Dr suggest to do Angiogram but my doubt it is necessary to do an Angioplasty after An Angiogram.
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Hello..... Angioplasty and a angiogram are different procedure. Angiogram is procedure where special dye is injected to see patency of coronary artery, angioplasty is surgical repair of blocked coronary vessel... If angiogram shows blockade you have to undergo angioplasty or else no.....

Answered2016-07-02 17:00:47

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