Coronary angiography (CAG), also called a coronary angiogram or cardiac catheterisation is a medical imaging procedure that uses X-rays to observe the heart's blood vessels.
It is done to examine whether your coronary arteries are narrowed or blocked and to what extent. It also assists in investigating any abnormalities related to heart muscles or heart valves.
This coronary angiogram procedure helps the cardiologist to monitor your heart condition and decide on a treatment plan.
Coronary Angiography Cost In India
The cost of a coronary angiography varies according to the hospital and the city one chooses. The cost of angiography procedures in Hyderabad, Vizag, Navi Mumbai, Aurangabad, Nashik, Nellore, Kakinada, Kurnool and other places differs widely based on multiple factors.
| City | Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Coronary Angiography Cost In India | Rs. 22,000, and the maximum is Rs. 44,000. |
How To Prepare For Coronary Angiography Procedure
- In selected cases, coronary angiography is done on an emergency basis. But they're usually scheduled in advance.
- Your cardiologist will tell you not to eat or drink anything for eight hours before your procedure.
- Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or taking any medications.
- Your doctor will likely recommend a few medical tests such as blood tests, electrocardiograms (ECG), etc, to monitor your health.
How Is Coronary Angiography Done?
- The cardiologist will insert a long, thin tube known as a catheter into the artery from the groin or arm.
- With the help of X-ray images, the tip of the catheter is inserted into the heart and coronary arteries.
- A special fluid known as contrast medium is injected through the tube which is visible on the X-rays as it passes through the arteries and shows any blood vessels that are narrowed or blocked.
- The cardiac catheterisation is performed under local anaesthesia, which means the patient will be awake. Only the part from where the catheter is inserted will be numb.
Why Is Coronary Angiography Done?
Your cardiologist may suggest a CAG test if you have the following symptoms:
- Chest pain (angina)
- Pain sensation in the chest, jaw, neck or arm
- New or increasing pain in the chest (unstable angina)
- Congenital heart disease
- Abnormal results on an ECG test
- Other blood vessel issues or a chest injury
- A heart valve problem that needs surgery
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