Coronary angiography + PCI

Question 1

def of coronary angiography

Answer 1

procedure which uses contrast dye (iodine) + X-rays to show inside of coronary arteries

Question 2

def of PCI

Answer 2

percutaneous coronary intervention or angioplasty
a procedure used to open up blocked coronary arteries
use of a stent to keep coronary arteries open

Question 3

indications for coronary angiography

Answer 3

1 CAD
-unstable angina, NSTEMI, STEMI
-CCF
2 structural/valvular heart disease

Question 4

indications of PCI

Answer 4

1 STEMI
2 NSTEMI
3 unstable angina
4 stable angina
5 dizziness/syncope

Question 5

complications of coronary angiography

Answer 5

1 MI
2 stroke
3 arrythmias

Question 6

complications of PCI

Answer 6

1 death
2 stroke
3 VF
4 MI
5 aortic dissection