Coronary Angiogram
What is angiography? Coronary angiography is a procedure that uses X-ray imaging to find out if there is a blockage in a coronary artery.It is one of the cardiac catheterization procedures that can be done to the heart to diagnose and treat some heart conditions. Purpose of test why it’s done? A coronary angiogram is
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STEMI
What is a heart attack? A heart attack, also known as myocardial infarction, is a form of acute coronary syndrome. It happens when the heart doesn’t receive enough blood. There are three types of heart attacks: ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) coronary spasm, or unstable angina What is STEMI
Bifurcation Blockage
What is bifurcation blockage of the heart? A bifurcation blockage or bifurcation lesion is narrowing or stenosis in a major coronary artery and an adjacent side-branch vessel of the heart. When does a bifurcation blockage happen? As a result of some alterations in blood flow, plaque and fatty build-up are more likely to form at
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Gis Master Curriculum ( 29-June 2022 )
Gis Master Curriculum Date: 29-June 2022Time: 19:00-21:00 KSA Time (GMT+3)In Collaboration with: AHEPA University Hospital sponsored by: Watch On-Demand
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Cardiac Catheterization
What is cardiac catheterization? Cardiac catheterization, commonly referred to as cardiac cath or heart catheterization, is a medical procedure that is used to detect and treat certain heart diseases. It allows doctors to examine the heart in detail to detect abnormalities and perform other tests or operations by inserting a thin, flexible tube (catheter) into
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MVD / Multivessel Disease
What is Multivessel Disease? The multivessel disease can be simply described as a >70% stenosis in two or more major coronary arteries of 2.5 mm diameter or greater. Are Multivessel Disease and Coronary Artery Disease The Same? Multivessel disease (MVD) is considered a form of coronary artery disease (CAD). MVD is a stage of CAD
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Percutaneous Cardiac Intervention
What is percutaneous coronary intervention? percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), also known as coronary angioplasty, is a non-surgical procedure used to treat obstructive coronary artery diseases, such as unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction (MI), and multivessel coronary artery disease (CAD). This technique is used to open blocked heart arteries. Angioplasty is a procedure that involves inserting
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