When you hear the word catheter, you probably don’t immediately think of a heart procedure. However, there is a whole subset of cardiac testing that falls under the category of cardiac catheterization. One of those procedures is called the angiogram.

You’ve likely heard of the procedure called the Angiogram. Angiogram is a diagnostic test that allows your cardiologist to visualize your blood vessels. It’s a powerful tool that helps physicians better understand exactly what is going wrong inside your body. If you’ve been sent by your cardiologist for angiography you may be left wondering what to expect. Below is a breakdown of everything you can look forward to before, during, and after the exam.