CT Angiography

CT angiography is a kind of medical test that combines a CT scan with an injection of a specific dye to generate images of blood vessels and tissues in a part of your body. The dye is vaccinated through an intravenous (IV) line started in your arm or hand. Please check the CT ANGIOGRAPHY price and other details mentioned below:

CT (computed Tomography) Angiography is a diagnostic and imaging procedure that examine the blood vessels (veins and arteries).  It uses a very powerful X-ray beam and computer system to produce images of the veins, arteries, and tissues. The CT angiogram test is useful in determining the heart of blood vessels, whether they are functioning well or whether there is any blockage, damage, or malformation. This computerized tomography angiogram involves the use of contrast media to brighten up the blood vessels and tissues that are to be studied for diagnosis of the problem.

Other Name

CT Angiogram

Why is CT Angiography Done?

The doctor requests a CT Angiogram to detect abnormalities in any body part be it the brain, heart, kidneys, lungs, etc. due to problems in the blood vessels. This test helps the doctor in evaluating the condition of the patient and decide the best possible treatment therapy.

Doctors order CT Angiography to detect or diagnose the problems such as:

• The abnormally enlarged blood vessel
• Torn blood vessels
• Blockage or fluid accumulation in the blood vessels
• The severity of the artery disease
• Stroke
• Cerebral Bleeding
• Blood circulation problems
• The blood vessels malformation

Before planning for the surgery, doctors use the CT Angiography result as a guide to select the best surgical procedure.

Procedure

• The patient needs to place on the examination table and the technologist will place an IV line in the arm of the patient to inject the contrast dye.
• The patient may feel warm sensations because of contrast media.
• The patient needs to wait for some time for the scanning procedure after taking the contrast media injection because the body takes time to absorb the contrast dye.
• During the scanning procedure, the radiology technician will be in another room and observe the patient and give instructions to the patient through the intercom.
• During the scanning procedure, the patient may experience clicking, whirring, and buzzing sounds because of the rotation of the scanner around the patient.
• During the scanning procedure, a patient may be instructed to hold his breath.

Risks

The Contrast media may cause allergic reactions.

Exposure to radiation can cause harmful effects.

Cost of CT Angiography in Delhi

CT angiography test price in Delhi typically ranges from INR 11,000 to INR 12,000 depending on the diagnostic center.