Medical Imaging

Coronary Angiography

This is a imaging technique used for detecting blockages in the blood circulatory system. The lumen of coronary arteries and veins are visualized by injecting a radio opaque chemical and then taking the image using fluoroscope. Angiography also called arteriography is defined as projection radiography.    

Medical imaging is used for clinical purpose and has diverse applications. It is basically investigative and diagnostic in nature. This procedure Egas Moniz of Portugal in year 1927. It has since then been developed significantly in order to make it more safe and effective. The variations  have been developed a Color DSA and  3 D DSA . 

There are many variations of coronary angiography techniques used in hospitals. The procedure depends upon the part of the body which is subject to imaging. The imaging procedure output is known as angiogram. A catheter is used to inject the chemical agent in the coronary artery to be scanned. This is helpful in locating blockages, visualizing blood flow and openings of the arteries.      

There are some cases of kidney damage, dye rejection, blood clot etc during angiography. Hence the technique is not absolutely safe.  The non invasive form of procedure used is 3D angiocardiography which is affordable as well. 

Medical imaging plays a crucial role in disease diagnostic and treatment. The procedures are widely used in diagnosing blood circulatory problems and heart imagery. These costly and bit unsafe with advnce in research the output is better.  

Alternative heart care in India

Heart by all means is a vital organ of the body without it efficient functioning we will not survive. For ages heart care was center of attention among humans. In modern society whence stress and strain are at peak among men and women heart care becomes more important.

Stressful lifestyle, stress and strain relate to many anomalies in our circulatory system as whole. the negative effect is most on the heart. Coronary artery blockage and high blood pressure are the most prevalent form of maladies that have struck people of all ages in all countries. 

Heart disease treatment is available in many forms. The most popular method is to treat the organ with medicines. In case of greater damage to the organ surgery and invasive diagnosis is required. The method is costly and fraught with risks. Hence heart patients have always been searching for cost effective procedures that offer relief and cure. 

Angiography is the most widespread procedure used for diagnosis of coronary artery blockages. But it is invasive and fraught with risks. The major risk is of dye rejection which can result in kidney damage. The alternative to angiography is 3D angiocardiography which is non invasive and affordable. It can be performed in short time in the coronary angiography clinics  or heart hospitals. The latest development is color 3D  angioangiography which is more effective. 

Another alternative treatment is ACT or artery clearance therapy.  Using an infusion of chemicals or medicines. This procedure is effective in clearing the blood vessels by disintegrating toxic metals in the blood stream. Hence the main cause of blockage is effectively removed.       

Chelation therapy is used to relieve angina pain. This is non surgical painless way to restore blood supply to muscles of the heart. the procedure involves use of EDTA (Ethylene Diamine Tetra-Acetic Acid) as infusion. This is introduced in the body by drips. This is effective in removing heavy metals that cause blockages in the circulatory system and the heart as well.            

This are the alternative and safe methods to treat coronary artery disease in humans. More research is being done in order to find non surgical treatments for heart diseases.