for identifying blockages or narrowing in the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart. During the procedure, a thin catheter is inserted through the wrist or groin and guided to the coronary arteries, where contrast dye is injected to obtain detailed X-ray images.

The procedure helps cardiologists accurately assess the severity and location of coronary artery disease and determine whether medical management, angioplasty or coronary artery bypass surgery is the most appropriate treatment.

Coronary angiography is commonly recommended for:

• Chest pain or angina
• Suspected coronary artery disease
• Abnormal stress test results
• Acute coronary syndrome
• Evaluation following a heart attack