Basic Facts:

  • A coronary angiogram is a procedure that uses X-ray imaging to see your heart's blood vessels. The test is generally done to see if there's an obstruction in blood flow going to the heart.
  • Coronary angiograms are part of a general group of procedures known as heart (cardiac) catheterizations.
  • During angiography, special fluid (contrast dye) is injected through the catheter. X-ray images show the dye as it flows through the heart arteries.
Cardiac Catherization