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Coronary arteriography: indications, techniques, and morbidity.

H G Kemp

    Cardiovascular Clinics
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Coronary arteriography is a safe diagnostic tool for coronary heart disease, increasingly used for early evaluation. It guides treatments like bypass surgery, angioplasty, and thrombolysis for acute myocardial infarction.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Diagnostic Imaging

    Background:

    • Coronary heart disease presents significant clinical challenges.
    • Diagnostic procedures are crucial for effective patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the evolving role and safety of coronary arteriography.
    • To discuss its impact on current and emerging cardiac therapies.

    Main Methods:

    • Coronary arteriography as a diagnostic procedure.
    • Review of therapeutic modalities influenced by arteriography.

    Main Results:

    • Coronary arteriography is a safe and informative procedure.
    • Increasing utilization for early evaluation of coronary heart disease.
    • It is pivotal for guiding bypass surgery and angioplasty.

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    Conclusions:

    • Coronary arteriography is essential for diagnosing coronary heart disease.
    • Its application is expanding with advancements in interventional cardiology.
    • Emerging treatments like thrombolysis further underscore its importance.