Angiogram/Cardiac Catheterization

Results

Depending on what your or your child's angiogram shows, the doctor may do the following:

  • If the patient's angiogram shows serious blockages in any of the arteries, the doctor may immediately perform a procedure, such as a balloon angioplasty and stenting, to open the blockage and restore blood flow to your heart.

  • The doctor may refer the patient for coronary bypass surgery, a surgical method for restoring blood flow.

  • If the patient's angiogram shows plaque buildup that doesn’t require immediate attention, the doctor will review the pictures and study the patient's condition in more detail before recommending a plan of action, which may include lifestyle changes and/or medications.

Improving Patient Care

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) is the leading nonprofit medical society representing invasive and interventional cardiology. Founded in 1978, SCAI’s mission is to lead the global interventional cardiovascular community through education, advocacy, research, and quality patient care. 

SCAI has dedicated its work to advancing the profession and is the designated society for guidance, representation, professional recognition, education, and research opportunities for invasive and interventional cardiology professionals. For more than 40 years, SCAI has personified professional excellence and innovation globally, fostering a trusted community of more than 4,500 members dedicated to medical advancement and lifesaving care for adults and children with cardiovascular disease.  

Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions®

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