# Cardiac Angiogram --- A **cardiac angiogram**, or sometimes called **cardiac catheterization** is a special [[imaging]] procedure to image the [[coronary circulation|coronary arteries]]. This may be ordered to diagnose a [[myocardial infarction]] or other things. ![[cardiac angiogram.png]] ## Nursing Considerations Following a cardiac angiogram, monitor closely for [[atrial fibrillation]] or other arrhythmias. This is a significant adverse reaction that increases risk of thrombosis. ___