A peripheral angiogram is a test that checks for blockages in the arteries that supply blood to your legs and feet or your arms and hands. These arteries are called peripheral arteries because they ...
MDCT angiography leads to accurate recommendations for successful treatment of patients with critical limb ischemia, sometimes allowing the patients to avoid more complicated surgery, according to a ...
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 ...
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5 silent signs of clogged arteries that will surprise you

Coronary artery disease (CAD), better known as clogged arteries, is the leading cause of death in the United States, ...
WASHINGTON, DC — Yet another study, this one investigating the VA healthcare system in the US, has found wide variations between hospitals in terms of how many of the angiograms they perform turn up ...