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Who Needs a CT Coronary Angiogram?

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

CT coronary angiograms are increasing in popularity as a non-invasive screening test for detecting blocks in coronary arteries. Coronary arteries are blood vessels supplying oxygenated blood to the heart. Angiograms are images of blood vessels, usually obtained by injecting medications for contrast from body structures.

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Coronary Diagnostic Catheters

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

Same catheter is used for engaging right and left coronary artery. Tiger catheter is the most popular catheter for transradial coronary angiography. Same catheter can be used for the right and left coronary angiograms. Picture of a tiger diagnostic coronary catheter.