lo1 Flashcards
1
Q
what is an angiogram?
A
an angiogram is a type of x ray that involves a dye visible in x-ray photographs that is injected into the blood system so that narrowing of coronary arteries can be seen.
2
Q
what is an angioplasty?
A
an angioplasty is where microscopic deflated balloon is passed into a narrowed artery and inflated, pushing the artery open. sometimes a microscopic mesh tube or stent is inserted at the same time, keeping the artery open for long.
3
Q
what is a coronary bypass?
A
a coronary bypass is where the person doing it uses a peice of artery from the chest to bypass or bridge a blocked region of coronary artery, allowing blood to flow beyond the blockage.
