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Radial coronary angiography introduced at Apollo Hospitals
The Cardiology department of Apollo Hospitals, Dhaka has introduced the Radial Coronary Angiography at their hospital, says a press release. It is considered convenient and easy route to reach the heart.
This technique through radial artery (a blood vessel in wrist) is likely to escape certain problems of conventional method for coronary angiogram, which is done via femoral artery (a blood vessel in groin).
With less complication, quick recovery it has become very popular route for coronary angiogram. It also allows angioplasty via the same route with less complication.
After few hours of this procedure patients can walk and move freely and go back to their work. The patient compliance is much better here.
It is already functioning in full swing and the hospital authority expects more patients to receive this option for coronary angiogram.
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