Glossary/Diagnostic Tests

Coronary Angiography.

An X-ray imaging procedure that uses contrast dye injected through a catheter to visualize the inside of coronary arteries and identify blockages. The gold standard for diagnosing coronary artery disease.

Definition

What is coronary angiography?

An X-ray imaging procedure that uses contrast dye injected through a catheter to visualize the inside of coronary arteries and identify blockages. The gold standard for diagnosing coronary artery disease.

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