An angiogram is a medical imaging procedure that uses X-rays and a special contrast dye to visualize blood vessels and organs, helping to detect blockages, aneurysms, or structural issues. A thin tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel, typically in the arm or groin, and guided to the area of interest. The contrast dye is then injected through the catheter, making the blood vessels visible on X-ray images, which can reveal narrowings or blockages.
Angioplasty is a medical procedure that uses a balloon to open narrowed or blocked arteries, often to restore blood flow to the heart during a heart attack or to treat chest pain. Also known as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), it involves threading a catheter with a balloon to the blockage, inflating the balloon to press plaque against the artery wall, and frequently placing a stent, a small mesh tube, to keep the artery open.
Angioplasty is a medical procedure that uses a balloon to open narrowed or blocked arteries, often to restore blood flow to the heart during a heart attack or to treat chest pain. Also known as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), it involves threading a catheter with a balloon to the blockage, inflating the balloon to press plaque against the artery wall, and frequently placing a stent, a small mesh tube, to keep the artery open.
