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Angiogram and Angioplasty
Routine checkups are not always enough to properly diagnose heart diseases. If you are experiencing symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath, which a cardiologist suspects may indicate a blockage in the arteries, you might need to undergo further in-depth tests. Two important ones are angiogram and angioplasty.
An angiogram is a special diagnostic procedure that your cardiologist may ask you to undergo if they have good reason to think that you have blocked or narrowed arteries. An angiogram provides very detailed images of the blood flow in your heart arteries.
It will find a blockage (if any), its location, and its extent, which will help your doctor decide on the best treatment.
Before the procedure, your doctor will explain the whole process to you in detail and give you the assurance you need. As for what to expect in general, you may be asked to:
Driving back home yourself will not be advisable, as you will need rest after the procedure.
In a special setting, which we call a “catheterisation lab”, the angiogram procedure is performed. You will be awake but relaxed, and sedatives may be given to ensure comfort. A small tube (catheter) is put in through the wrist or groin and directed to your heart. Next, a special dye is injected to show the arteries clearly on the X-ray and look for blockages.
The process usually runs for 30 to 60 minutes, which is closely monitored and is also typically recorded. You get to take a copy of this procedure with you as proof.
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Upon completion of the coronary angiogram, you will be required to stay at the cardiology clinic for a few hours. Your blood pressure and the catheter insertion site will be thoroughly checked for complications. And if everything looks good, you will usually go home the same day, and full recovery takes about a day or two.
If serious blockages are found during the angiogram, your doctor may recommend angioplasty, which can be done at the same time if it is urgent. The results of the procedure will help determine your personal treatment plan and the next steps forward. There are usually no angiogram side effects, and even if there are, they are usually mild and temporary.
Angioplasty is the procedure of opening up the arterial valves when your arteries are narrowed or blocked. If you are experiencing heart pain from plaque that has built up in your arteries and your heart is not getting enough blood, an angioplasty will help improve that flow and reduce those symptoms.
It is a low-risk, short process that greatly improves the quality of life and may also prevent a heart attack.
How to Prepare for an Angioplasty?
Similar to an angiogram, you may be asked to not eat or drink anything a few hours pre-procedure and to stop some of your medicines, like a blood thinner. Your doctor will carefully review everything you need to do before the procedure and ensure you’re ready.
A catheter is inserted through a small puncture in your wrist or groin and guided to the affected artery. At the end of the catheter is a tiny balloon, which is inflated to open up the artery. Then, a stent (a wire mesh tube) is placed to hold the artery open and to restore proper blood flow.
The angioplasty surgery may last for about 1 to 2 hours.
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Recovery is quick. The majority of people go home the following day and are told to rest for 2 days. Your Cardiologist will tell you what to do physically, what meds to take, and how to follow up.
Regular ongoing Cardiac checkups and adoption of heart-healthy habits will be a part of your long-term care plan.
We take the time to hear your concerns, we go into detail with each step, and we tailor your care to what will work best for you, not just what is routine.
Our angioplasty procedure takes the approach of:
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Not at all. You will be awake yet sedated. You may feel some pressure during the catheter insertion, but for most people, it is not painful.
In some cases, yes. If the blockage is minor or not serious, a balloon angioplasty may be done. That said, angioplasty stents are what we tend to use more often to keep arteries open over the long term.
Both angiography and angioplasty processes are, for the most part, safe and low-risk when performed by our expert cardiologists. Complications are few and typically minor issues.
Yes. After angioplasty, you will be advised to take medications that prevent clots and support your post-procedure recovery. You must follow this regimen as prescribed.
Stents are permanent. With healthy lifestyle habits and regular follow-ups, they can function effectively for many years.
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Early Signs of Heart Disease You Should Never Ignore
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