A coronary angiogram is a procedure that uses X-ray imaging to see the arteries of the heart. The test is regarded as the gold standard to assess if there are blockages in the heart arteries and assess how they may be fixed.
During a coronary angiogram, a small catheter is inserted via the radial artery (at the right wrist) or femoral artery (at the right groin) and a type of dye that’s visible by an X-ray machine is injected into the blood vessels of the heart. The X-ray machine rapidly takes a series of images (angiograms) and offering a look at your blood vessels. If necessary, the doctor can open clogged arteries with a stent (angioplasty) during the angiogram.
The test is performed in a hospital which the cardiologist will organise for you. The hospital will contact you directly for the date of the procedure and instructions related to the procedure.
