19. Shows no. of coronary arteries blocked by fatty plaque
accumulations
Pin point the area of blockages located in blood vessel.
Indicate the extent(%) of blockages .
Also eliminates the need for surgery if surgery remain necessary it
can be performed more accurately.
ADVANTAGES
20. Bleeding pain, pain, or swelling where the catheter was inserted.
Rarely, severe allergic reaction can occur ,specially among people
who had previous allergic reaction to the contrast dye.
In frequently, a patient with CHF may experience shortness of
breathe or fluid overload due to poor pumping action of heart.
DISADVANTAGES