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Angiogram vs angioplasty: Key differences, procedures, and what to expect

Cardiovascular diseases remain one of the leading causes of illness and mortality worldwide. When heart-related symptoms arise, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or unexplained fatigue, medical ...
Healthline

Angiogram vs Angioplasty: What’s the Difference?

Both the angiogram and angioplasty are useful tools when diagnosing and treating blockages and other heart issues. Both procedures are performed on an outpatient basis and are minimally invasive. If ...
The New England Journal of Medicine

IVUS-Guided versus Angiography-Guided PCI in Unprotected Left Main Coronary Disease

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is increasingly used for revascularization of unprotected left main coronary artery disease. Whether intravascular ultrasonographic (IVUS) guidance during PCI ...
The New England Journal of Medicine

OCT or Angiography Guidance for PCI in Complex Bifurcation Lesions

Imaging-guided percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is associated with better clinical outcomes than angiography-guided PCI. Whether routine optical coherence tomography (OCT) guidance in PCI of ...