I did angiogram before since cardiologist suspect blockage. Fortunately, my vessels are clear, not blocking.
I still remember the feeling of crawling catherer through my arm. 

damn scary

is there any other non evasive method ?

You straight went for Angiogram? maybe you didn't pass other test that you required this?

what test you perform to know got blockage or not? And how much the test?

My heart MRI result shows possible blockage but the MRI specialist (another doctor) said it was inconclusive due to beating heart may generate blurry image on vessels.
Thus refer me to cardiologist who can perform the angiogram. Of course he did explain to me if angiogram confirmed blockage, then immediately do angioplasty.

I stay awake throughout the he whole process (angiogram only, no angioplasty for me), cardiologist explained very clearly on my heart condition in real time.

Non-evasive method is on blood thinning medicine. However, there are many types of "blood thinning".
Nowadays cardiologists prescribe anti-platlet rather than anti-coagulant to prevent blood clot forming in your body.
It is safer and you may go for wisdom tooth extraction without much worry on anti-platlet medicine, which I did 2 weeks ago.

Again, it is up to personal health condition and your cardiologist decision. I am started on long term medicatio since Oct last year.

I have chest pain occasionally and went to do blood test and found out my cholesterol on high side. Doctor said potential blood artillery too much fat (sorry dont know the exact medical terms, but hope you got it). I did my stress test on treadmill last year and was fine, haven't done it this year.

My doctor advised me to control my diet for next 6 months, and will do blood test again. If cholesterol is high, then will need to take pills.
Family has heart attack history so the chest pain is worrying to me.

About myself: early 40s, 75kg, bmi is good.
Non alcoholic nor smoker
Exercise: 3-4 times badminton a week (each time 2-3 hours, with about 20-30 mins break in between)

Sharing my diet plan here if it helps!

Breakfast: Metamucil (this helps with cholesterol, not meal replacement), milo with oat and raisin
Lunch: Simple toast, fruits, avocado, etc.
Dinner: White meat (chicken, seafood), no red meat (pork, beef, lamb)

Avoid dairy products, milk, cheese, condensed milk, ice cream. Occassionally is fine.

Admit the fact we are no longer in our 20s!

Why don't use Cat Scan ?

weird bcoz doctor said better bypass as it can last longer than angioplatsy.

blood thinners never address the problem.

i was told by my doctor the opposite...i had my 1st angiogram/angioplasty at age 40...5 stents. 2nd Angioplasty at age 52..1 stent. Bypass at age 54..only after no stenting options. So roughly i had a 14 years time gap before having to do the Bypass.
Dont worry about Angioplasty...nowadays its done to so many...its almost like a small procedure but the end result is almost a miracle..you will feel much energetic and younger...believe me....3 days after surgery you will be back home...a week after that..you will be brist walking in the garden..everything will come back normal...including all those evil-vice habits that got you there at the first place...  

Stay away from everything sugary...that will kill you more then nicotine. No worries...dont listen to quarks..do your own research..learning more about your conditions will bring you more understanding ..acceptance and peace...take care!

i was told by my doctor the opposite...i had my 1st angiogram/angioplasty at age 40...5 stents. 2nd Angioplasty at age 52..1 stent. Bypass at age 54..only after no stenting options. So roughly i had a 14 years time gap before having to do the Bypass.
Dont worry about Angioplasty...nowadays its done to so many...its almost like a small procedure but the end result is almost a miracle..you will feel much energetic and younger...believe me....3 days after surgery you will be back home...a week after that..you will be brist walking in the garden..everything will come back normal...including all those evil-vice habits that got you there at the first place...  

Stay away from everything sugary...that will kill you more then nicotine. No worries...dont listen to quarks..do your own research..learning more about your conditions will bring you more understanding ..acceptance and peace...take care!

Blood Thinners will save your life....it works like the "Fully-Synthetic" engine oil for your "piston" to move or pump with lesser obstruction....more or less make the heart..blood...arteries..works smoother. Side effects might be a more "watery" blood..meaning minor injury like small cuts will bleeding out more easily but no worry...it will stop..eventually. i am on blood thinners for 20 years+...no worries...viagra will help you return to your old glory...

i was told by my doctor the opposite...i had my 1st angiogram/angioplasty at age 40...5 stents. 2nd Angioplasty at age 52..1 stent. Bypass at age 54..only after no stenting options. So roughly i had a 14 years time gap before having to do the Bypass.
Dont worry about Angioplasty...nowadays its done to so many...its almost like a small procedure but the end result is almost a miracle..you will feel much energetic and younger...believe me....3 days after surgery you will be back home...a week after that..you will be brist walking in the garden..everything will come back normal...including all those evil-vice habits that got you there at the first place...  

Stay away from everything sugary...that will kill you more then nicotine. No worries...dont listen to quarks..do your own research..learning more about your conditions will bring you more understanding ..acceptance and peace...take care!

Blood Thinners will save your life....it works like the "Fully-Synthetic" engine oil for your "piston" to move or pump with lesser obstruction....more or less make the heart..blood...arteries..works smoother. Side effects might be a more "watery" blood..meaning minor injury like small cuts will bleeding out more easily but no worry...it will stop..eventually. i am on blood thinners for 20 years+...no worries...viagra will help you return to your old glory...

CCTA exposes you to x-ray dosage, even though it is non-invasive.
Angiogram can lead to angioplastry immediately. And angiogram is the gold standard to diagnose blockage.

i know.

but it still doesn't address the partial blockage at all.

i know.

but it still doesn't address the partial blockage at all.

how tall r you?

At 75kg u are borderline BMI overweight, unless u are very tall.

Badminton can kill you if you have blockages.

Stress test is not a guarantee to detect blockages.

if u have heart pain must be something really serious, did u go see a cardio?

Here's what I obtained the risk of angiogram:
An angiogram is a test that uses X-rays and contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels in the body12345.Some of the risks of an angiogram include12345:
Bleeding, infection and irregular heartbeat at the puncture site
Stroke, heart attack or death due to blood vessel injury or blockage
Allergic reaction to the contrast dye
Kidney damage or failure
Radiation exposure from the X-rays

Here's what I obtained the risk of angiogram:
An angiogram is a test that uses X-rays and contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels in the body12345.Some of the risks of an angiogram include12345:
Bleeding, infection and irregular heartbeat at the puncture site
Stroke, heart attack or death due to blood vessel injury or blockage
Allergic reaction to the contrast dye
Kidney damage or failure
Radiation exposure from the X-rays

what test you perform to know got blockage or not? And how much the test?

Sharing my diet plan here if it helps!

Breakfast: Metamucil (this helps with cholesterol, not meal replacement), milo with oat and raisin
Lunch: Simple toast, fruits, avocado, etc.
Dinner: White meat (chicken, seafood), no red meat (pork, beef, lamb)

Avoid dairy products, milk, cheese, condensed milk, ice cream. Occassionally is fine.

Admit the fact we are no longer in our 20s!