Heart attack is usually treated with a coronary angiogram at the time of admission to the hospital. If interventional treatment is performed, a follow-up angiogram is required one year later, after which the need for another angiogram should be decided according to the patient’s condition.
Heart attack refers to the occlusion of blood vessels supplying the heart, resulting in myocardial ischemic necrosis, usually requiring emergency coronary angiography to clarify the coronary artery pathology, and interventional treatment if necessary. Generally, the first procedure only deals with the offending vessel, i.e., the vessel that triggered the symptoms, and if the patient has multiple vascular lesions, hospitalization is required for elective treatment.
For patients with infarction who have undergone interventional therapy, a follow-up coronary angiogram is usually required after 1 year to clarify the coronary artery and stent conditions, and regular medication is sufficient for the subsequent course of the disease. If there are no symptoms, then there is no need for repeat imaging, but if symptoms such as chest pain recur during the subsequent course of the disease, then repeat coronary angiography should be performed to clarify the lesion.
The specific situation varies from person to person. If you feel unwell, you should consult a doctor and follow the doctor’s instructions.