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When Must One Proceed For Angiography After A Heart Attack?
Age: 50 Height: 5-2" Weight : 65 Kgs. on the 21st of December 2011 I had a sudden heart attack and was hospitalized the cause of diagnosis is AMI Ulterior I was discharged on 25th I am in medication now at my residence please advice whether when should I proceed for angiography what my position now in this state.
Yes one must proceed for an diagnostic angiogram after any mi. If ur symptom free can continue with same medications. Angiogram is basically to detect extent of coronary artery blockage and to decide need for angioplasty.
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When Must One Proceed For Angiography After A Heart Attack?
Yes one must proceed for an diagnostic angiogram after any mi. If ur symptom free can continue with same medications. Angiogram is basically to detect extent of coronary artery blockage and to decide need for angioplasty.