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Coronary Angiogram

Coronary angiogram is a process in which X-Ray is used to view the blood vessel's inside the heart, to check the restricition of blood flow.<br>

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Coronary Angiogram

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  1. Coronary Angiogram

  2. What is coronary angiogram? • A coronary angiogram is a procedure that uses X-ray imaging to see your heart's blood vessels. The test is generally done to see if there's a restriction in blood flow going to the heart. • Coronary angiograms are part of a general group of procedures known as heart (cardiac) catheterizations. Cardiac catheterization procedures can both diagnose and treat heart and blood vessel conditions. A coronary angiogram, which can help diagnose heart conditions, is the most common type of cardiac catheterization procedure. • During a coronary angiogram, a type of dye that's visible by an X-ray machine is injected into the blood vessels of your heart. The X-ray machine rapidly takes a series of images (angiograms), offering a look at your blood vessels. If necessary, your doctor can open clogged heart arteries (angioplasty) during your coronary angiogram.

  3. Why coronary angiogram is done? • Your doctor may recommend that you have a coronary angiogram if you have: • Symptoms of coronary artery disease, such as chest pain (angina) • Pain in your chest, jaw, neck or arm that can't be explained by other tests • New or increasing chest pain (unstable angina) • A heart defect you were born with (congenital heart disease) • Abnormal results on a noninvasive heart stress test • Other blood vessel problems or a chest injury • A heart valve problem that requires surgery • Because there's a small risk of complications, angiograms aren't usually done until after noninvasive heart tests have been performed, such as an electrocardiogram, an echocardiogram or a stress test.

  4. Treatment What is the Cost of coronary angiogram? • coronary angiogram will cost approx to Rs. 6500 Which doctor to be consulted in case of coronary angiogram? • Cardiologist FAQ's 1. What are the risks associated with coronary angiogram? • A coronary angiogram has some risks, such as radiation exposure from the X-rays used. Major complications are rare, though. Potential risks and complications include: • Heart attack

  5. Continue: Treatment • Stroke • Injury to the catheterized artery • Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) • Allergic reactions to the dye or medications used during the procedure • Kidney damage • Excessive bleeding • Infection 2. How anyone can prepare for a Coronary Angiogram? • In some cases, coronary angiograms are performed on an emergency basis. More commonly, though, they're scheduled in advance, giving you time to prepare.

  6. Continue: Treatment • General guidelines include: • Don't eat or drink anything after midnight before your coronary angiogram. • Take all your medications to the hospital with you in their original bottles. Ask your doctor about whether or not to take your usual morning medications. • If you have diabetes, ask your doctor if you should take insulin or other oral medications before your coronary angiogram. 3. What are the steps to be taken after Coronary Angiogram? • When the coronary angiogram is over, the catheter is removed from your arm or groin and the incision is closed with manual pressure, a clamp or a small plug.

  7. Continue: Treatment • You'll be taken to a recovery area for observation and monitoring. When your condition is stable, you return to your own room, where you're monitored regularly. • You'll need to lie flat for several hours to avoid bleeding if the catheter was inserted in the groin. During this time, pressure may be applied to the incision to prevent bleeding and promote healing. • You may be able to go home the same day, or you may have to remain in the hospital overnight. Drink plenty of fluids to help flush the dye from your body. If you're feeling up to it, have something to eat.

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