An angiogram uses X-rays to evaluate the interior of your body’s blood vessels for blockage or diseased areas.

There are three types of angiograms:

CT and MR angiograms offer ways to find plaque and fatty deposits without an invasive catheterization procedure. The catheter angiogram, although invasive, produces the clearest images.

Dr Satya Gupta is an expert not only in performing the catheterizations, but also treating blocked vessels that are identified with a variety of minimally invasive techniques. Often, this can be done right at the same time as the diagnostic catheterization.

An angiogram is used to diagnose a number of vascular conditions, including:

During an angiogram, the doctor may also treat your condition. He may decrease the amount of plaque, insert a stent or dissolve a clot. The angiogram provides your doctor with vital information to diagnose and plan future treatments.