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Who Needs a CT Coronary Angiogram?

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As of now CT angiograms cannot replace conventional coronary angiography while planning procedures like balloon angioplasty. Balloon angioplasty is removal of blocks from the blood vessels using slender long tubes with high pressure balloons at the tip. CT angiogram is useful in detecting major blocks in these blood vessels.

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The First 60 Minutes of a Heart Attack: The Golden Hour

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When a person experiences a heart attack or myocardial infarction, they may feel chest pain and other symptoms in different parts of their body. Although both techniques have advantages and limitations, primary angioplasty is the chosen therapy in most cases. So, how do you recognize a heart attack?