CT Coronary Angiography

What is Coronary Angiography?

Coronary angiography is a procedure that uses a special dye to see your heart's blood vessels (how blood flows through the arteries in your heart)

Why is it done?

Doctors recommend this radiology test if you have

1. Coronary artery disease(symptoms-chest pain)
2. Valvular heart disease
3. Pericardial and myocardial diseases
4. To evaluate ventricular function
5. For treatment of cardiac arrhythmias

In which case Coronary Angiography is not performed? 

If you are pregnant and have a chance to become pregnant. If you have an allergic reaction to iodine.

How Does One Prepare For This Test?

Fasting employees don’t drink and eat anything after midnight before the examination. You need to bring the all medical report or any medication you are taking. If you are a diabetic patient you need to ask your doctor if you should take insulin. You will most likely be requested to change the hospital gown.

What Is The Procedure For Coronary Angiography?

In this examination you need to lie on your back on the table and arms are placed on the sides then scans are performed. An IV line is inserted in your arm. The electrode is placed on your chest to evaluate your cardiac activity and then dye is injected while performing the scan.

Aftercare

After completion of the examination, the cannula is removed from your forearm. You need to drink a lot of water after examination for faster excretion of contrast material.

Cost of Coronary Angiography in Delhi

Coronary angiography test cost near me in Delhi typically ranges from INR 15,000 to INR 16,000 depending on the diagnostic center.