Angiograms + Angioplasty
An angiogram is a test to look at your heart’s arteries and how well it pumps. The test is done in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Sometimes, if the cardiologist finds certain kinds of blockages, they may recommend having an angioplasty (also known as a percutaneous coronary intervention or PCI) right away, that same visit. This procedure helps to open blocked arteries, so that the heart muscle can get the blood it needs. To find out more about preparing for your angiogram and the choices you may have once you find out the results, click on the guide for "Preparing for Coronary Angiogram and Angioplasty" [pdf].
Location of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory:
5C, Cardiac Short Stay Unit
Telephone: 604.806.8400
Click here for a guide on "Going home after an Angiogram" [pdf].
Click here for a guide on "Going home after a Percutaneous Coronary Intervention"[pdf].
Patients will need to get a referral from their general practitioner.
Click here to be redirected to a list of referral forms on the Heart Centre website.