What is Angiogram?

A coronary angiogram is a special X-ray test. It's done to

find out if your coronary arteries are blocked or narrowed,
where and by how much. An angiogram can help your
doctor see if you need treatment such as angioplasty or
stent, coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) or medical
therapy.

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.

Can you through angiogram?

Angiograms are generally safe. However, there are risks
with any test. Bleeding, infection and irregular
heartbeat can occur. More serious complications, such as
heart attack, stroke and death can occur, but they are
uncommon

How Angiogram Performed?

In performing a coronary angiogram, a doctor inserts a
small catheter (a thin hollow tube with a diameter of 2-3
mm) through the skin into an artery in either the groin or
the arm.
 After an Angiogram:

Activity
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If the doctor gave you a sedative:
o
For 24 hours, don't do anything that requires attention to
detail. It takes time for the medicine's effects to completely
wear off.
o
For your safety, do not drive or operate any machinery
that could be dangerous. Wait until the medicine wears off
and you can think clearly and react easily.

Do not do strenuous exercise and do not lift, pull, or push
anything heavy until your doctor says it is okay. This may
be for a day or two. You can walk around the house and
do light activity, such as cooking.

If the catheter was placed in your groin, try not to walk up
stairs for the first couple of days.

If the catheter was placed in your arm near your wrist, do
not bend your wrist deeply for the first couple of days. Be
careful using your hand to get into and out of a chair or
bed.

If your doctor recommends it, get more exercise. Walking
is a good choice. Bit by bit, increase the amount you walk
every day. Try for at least 2½ hours a week