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Secrets inside the heart: What surprising truths can coronary angiography reveal?
With the rapid development of modern medical technology, coronary angiography has become an indispensable part of the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. This method of detecting cardiovascular conditions through angiography not only avoids the risks of traditional surgery, but also provides clearer images of lesions, allowing doctors to accurately judge lesions and formulate treatment plans.
Coronary angiography can clearly show the condition of the heart and blood vessels, helping doctors make immediate decisions.
History of Coronary Angiography
The technique was first invented by Portuguese neurologist Egas Moniz in 1927. By imaging the brain's blood vessels, Moniz hopes to be able to diagnose a variety of neurological diseases. Over time, this technology has been extended to the heart and other organs.
Operational Technology
Coronary angiography is usually done through an artery in the thigh. The doctor inserts a flexible catheter into the blood vessel, injects a contrast agent, and then uses X-ray technology to take images. These images not only show the shape of the blood vessels, but also help doctors assess blockages within the arteries.
In this way, doctors can accurately assess blood flow during a series of actions.
Coronary artery therapeutic applications
After coronary angiography, if stenosis is found, the doctor can immediately perform interventional treatment on the relevant part, such as dilating the blood vessels or placing stents. These measures can usually effectively reduce the patient's pain and risks. The rapid development of this technology has made the treatment of heart disease safer and more efficient.
Risks and Complications
Although a coronary angiogram is a relatively safe procedure, there are some potential risks. For example, patients may experience mild pain after the procedure or, rarely, experience an allergic reaction or bleeding.
Knowing these risks early can help patients and healthcare professionals prepare and respond.
Future Trends
With the further development of technology, future coronary angiography may adopt more advanced imaging technology, such as three-dimensional imaging, to further improve the accuracy and reliability of diagnosis. This will not only improve patients' treatment prognosis, but will also promote more and more cardiovascular diseases to receive timely treatment.
Faced with the increasingly serious problem of heart disease, can we find more effective solutions in the future to protect everyone's heart health?
