Why am I having this test? The ankle-brachial index (ABI) test is used to diagnose peripheral vascular disease (PVD). PVD is also known as peripheral arterial disease (PAD). PVD is the blocking or hardening of the arteries anywhere within the circulatory system beyond the heart. It is a form of cardiovascular disease. PVD is caused […]
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Angiogram An angiography is a procedure used to examine the blood vessels. In this procedure, contrast dye is injected through a long, thin tube (catheter) into an artery. X-rays are then taken, which show if there is a blockage or problem in a blood vessel. The catheter may be inserted in: The groin area. This […]
Overview What is angina? Angina (say: “ann-jie-na”) is a squeezing pain or a pressing feeling in the chest. It is most often caused by blockages in the arteries that supply blood to your heart. This is calledcoronary artery disease, or heart disease. Symptoms How do I know if my pain is angina? Angina can bother […]
Ambulatory pulmonary artery pressure monitoring is a way to help your health care provider manage your heart failure. It involves having a procedure to place (implant) a permanent wireless pressure sensor inside your pulmonary artery in your chest. Your pulmonary artery carries blood from the right side of your heart to your lungs. Increased pressure […]