Thanks to the rapid response of the hospital’s cardiac team, our patient was quickly taken to the CathLab for a coronary angiogram. This procedure involves using a catheter to inject a contrast dye into the patient’s arteries, allowing the physicians to visualize any blockages or narrowing in the blood vessels that supply the heart.

The results of the angiogram were both surprising and encouraging. The left main coronary artery, which is a major artery that supplies blood to the heart, was completely free of disease. However, the left anterior descending artery, which is another important artery, showed mild luminal irregularities.

After careful consideration of these findings, the physicians concluded that our patient had non-obstructive coronary artery disease or CAD. This condition occurs when there is some narrowing or irregularity in the coronary arteries, but not enough to cause a complete blockage.

Although non-obstructive CAD is not as serious as complete blockages, it can still lead to chest pain, shortness of breath, and other symptoms. The good news for our patient was that his condition was caught early, and he was able to receive treatment that helped alleviate his symptoms and improve his overall quality of life.

Thanks to the expertise of the cardiac team and the cutting-edge technology available in the Cathlab, our patient was able to get the care he needed to continue living a full and active life. His experience is a testament to the importance of having access to high-quality cardiac care and the benefits of early detection and intervention.