NHLBI Educational Materials Catalog: Facts About Coronary Angiography
Facts About Coronary Angiography
This easy to read fact sheet is written for patients and caregivers. It describes in detail coronary angiography; a test that uses dye and special x rays to show the inside of your coronary arteries that supply blood and oxygen to your heart. This is used to show if plaque has built up on the inside walls of the coronary arteries, causing them to narrow; a sign of coronary artery disease that can lead to angina and heart attack. Describes what to expect before, during and after the test. Contains links to other online resources.