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A heart angiogram is a simple and important test used to detect blockages in the heart and identify their percentage 🫀. It helps doctors decide whether a patient requires medical management, stent placement, or bypass surgery. Every heart attack patient should undergo an angiogram. It is also advised for patients with chest pain while walking, breathlessness, dizziness, or palpitations (angina symptoms). Additionally, patients above 40–45 years undergoing valve replacement may need this test. The procedure is done through the hand or leg and usually takes only 5–10 minutes ⏱️.