A valuable x-ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction is
A)mammography.
B)myelography.
C)arthrography.
D)coronary arteriography.

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Coronary arteriography is an extremely valuable tool in diagnosing atherosclerosis,which can block the coronary arteries and cause a heart attack (myocardial infarction).By way of a special catheter with a balloon tip,effective treatment of atherosclerosis is possible.This treatment of a blocked blood vessel is termed angioplasty.Angioplasty is used to treat patients without having to use invasive open-heart surgery.

A Valuable X-Ray Procedure Used to Diagnose a Myocardial Infarction