A diagnostic procedure using a catheter and contrast dye to produce detailed X-ray images of the coronary arteries, showing exactly where a blockage is and how severe it is.
Coronary Angiography in Ahmedabad
Interventional Cardiology
Coronary Angiography in Ahmedabad
Coronary angiography is a diagnostic procedure that uses a catheter and contrast dye to produce detailed X-ray images of the coronary arteries, showing whether there's a blockage, and where. Dr. Kulin Sheth performs it at Apollo CVHF Hospital, Bodakdev.
Why It's Done
Angiography is typically recommended when non-invasive tests (ECG, echo, or TMT, the treadmill test) suggest a possible blockage, or when symptoms and risk factors point strongly toward coronary artery disease that needs direct confirmation.
The Procedure
- The access site (wrist or groin) is numbed with local anesthesia.
- A thin catheter is guided through the blood vessel to the coronary arteries.
- Contrast dye (a liquid that shows up on X-ray, making the arteries visible) is injected.
- X-ray imaging captures the arteries in real time, showing any narrowing or blockages.
- The catheter is removed and the access site is dressed.
Preparation
Specific preparation instructions (including fasting and medication adjustments) are provided ahead of the procedure.
Preparing for Procedures
Recovery
Most patients go home the same day or after a short observation period, depending on the access site used and clinical judgment.
Risks
As with any catheter-based procedure, there are risks, including at the access site, reaction to contrast dye, or, rarely, more serious complications. Each is reviewed with you before the procedure.
What Happens If a Blockage Is Found
If a significant blockage is identified, angioplasty may be performed, sometimes during the same procedure, depending on the clinical situation and prior discussion. Dr. Kulin raises this possibility with patients beforehand, especially if their symptoms suggest it's a real likelihood. Outside of an acute coronary event, he's also clear that treatment doesn't have to happen immediately. Patients can usually take the time they need to think it over, rather than feeling pressured to decide on the spot.
Frequently asked questions
-
What is coronary angiography?
-
Is angiography the same as angioplasty?No. Angiography is diagnostic (it shows the blockage). Angioplasty is treatment (it opens the blockage). One can lead directly to the other, but they're different procedures.
-
Is angiography painful?Most patients feel minimal discomfort, and local anesthesia is used at the access site.
-
How long does the procedure take?This varies by case, but the procedure itself is typically completed within an hour.
-
Where is coronary angiography performed?Dr. Kulin Sheth performs it at Apollo CVHF in Bodakdev, Ahmedabad.
Google Reviews
Read what our patients say about us
Book a Consultation
Reach Dr. Kulin Sheth's team directly by phone or WhatsApp, or visit us at Sheth Heart Clinic, Bopal.