Description
Angiography is a medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs of the body, with particular interest in the arteries, veins, and the heart chambers. It is used to detect abnormalities, including narrowing (stenosis) or blockages in the blood vessels (called occlusions) throughout the circulatory system and in some organs. It is the x-ray (radiographic) study of the blood vessels.
Pre Surgery
Your doctor may recommend coronary angiography if you have signs or symptoms of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). Signs and symptoms include Angina is unexplained pain or pressure in your chest. You also may feel it in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. The pain may even feel like indigestion. Angina …show more content…
This is known as angioplasty. Once the procedure has been completed, the catheter is removed and the incision is closed using manual pressure, a plug or a clamp.
Post- Discharge
Following angiography, you'll be taken to a recovery ward for observation and monitoring. You'll be asked to lie still for a few hours, to prevent bleeding at the site of the incision.
Most people are able to leave hospital on the same day as the procedure. However, occasionally, it may be necessary for you to stay in overnight for observation. You'll be able to eat and drink as soon as you feel ready to, but it may take eight to 12 hours before you're well enough to resume normal activities.
Depending on what the cardiologist or radiologist finds during the angiography, they may be able to discuss your results with you shortly after the procedure.
Doctor will advise to when you should resume to take bathe or shower, return to work, and resume other normal activities. Avoid strenuous activities and heavy lifting for several days. Your puncture site is likely to remain tender for a while. It may be slightly bruised and have a small
Angiography is a medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs of the body, with particular interest in the arteries, veins, and the heart chambers. It is used to detect abnormalities, including narrowing (stenosis) or blockages in the blood vessels (called occlusions) throughout the circulatory system and in some organs. It is the x-ray (radiographic) study of the blood vessels.
Pre Surgery
Your doctor may recommend coronary angiography if you have signs or symptoms of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). Signs and symptoms include Angina is unexplained pain or pressure in your chest. You also may feel it in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. The pain may even feel like indigestion. Angina …show more content…
This is known as angioplasty. Once the procedure has been completed, the catheter is removed and the incision is closed using manual pressure, a plug or a clamp.
Post- Discharge
Following angiography, you'll be taken to a recovery ward for observation and monitoring. You'll be asked to lie still for a few hours, to prevent bleeding at the site of the incision.
Most people are able to leave hospital on the same day as the procedure. However, occasionally, it may be necessary for you to stay in overnight for observation. You'll be able to eat and drink as soon as you feel ready to, but it may take eight to 12 hours before you're well enough to resume normal activities.
Depending on what the cardiologist or radiologist finds during the angiography, they may be able to discuss your results with you shortly after the procedure.
Doctor will advise to when you should resume to take bathe or shower, return to work, and resume other normal activities. Avoid strenuous activities and heavy lifting for several days. Your puncture site is likely to remain tender for a while. It may be slightly bruised and have a small