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Who Needs a CT Coronary Angiogram?

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

Conventional coronary angiograms are obtained by injecting medications directly into the coronary arteries and imaging them with X-ray equipment in cardiac catheterization laboratory. CT coronary angiogram is useful to rule out significant blocks in in those presenting with chest pain to the emergency department.