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Coronary Angiography (Ms AT)

AT, a 55 year old female, underwent elective diagnostic coronary angiogram as a work up for renal transplantation. Her risk factors included obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure. She underwent a coronary angiogram with access through her right femoral artery with a 6F Impulse catheter. The test showed unobstructed (clean and opened) coronary arteries.

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