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Coronary Angiography: Myths and Facts

Coronary angiography is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a special dye and X-rays to assess blood flow in the heart's arteries. It involves local anesthesia to minimize discomfort and is suitable for anyone with suspected coronary artery disease, not just older adults. Modern equipment significantly reduces radiation exposure during the procedure.

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Coronary Angiography: Myths and Facts

Coronary angiography is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a special dye and X-rays to assess blood flow in the heart's arteries. It involves local anesthesia to minimize discomfort and is suitable for anyone with suspected coronary artery disease, not just older adults. Modern equipment significantly reduces radiation exposure during the procedure.

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Coronary angiography is a procedure that uses a special dye(contrast)

and xrays to see how the blood is flowing in arteries of your heart
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