Major Reasons To Get A Coronary Angiogram

Can Detect Blockages

Atherosclerosis is a common cardiovascular illness in which the affected individual's arteries become constricted or harden due to a buildup of cholesterol or fats. This buildup often takes years to accumulate before serious symptoms develop. Coronary angiograms can detect blockages such as these in or around the heart early, long before they result in congestive heart failure or blood clots. These blockages can be so minor that they can go undetected by stethoscopes and stress tests, yet can be easily spotted by coronary angiograms.