Procedure Overview

1. Pre-procedure Assessment

   • Blood tests, ECG, echocardiography, and imaging as needed

   • Assessment of allergies to contrast dye

2. Angiography Procedure

   • Local anesthesia at the insertion site (usually femoral or radial artery)

   • Catheter inserted into the blood vessel and guided to the target area

   • Contrast dye injected to visualize vessels under X-ray

   • Images captured in real-time to identify blockages or abnormalities

3. Post-procedure Care

   • Compression or closure device applied at the catheter site

   • Observation for 2–6 hours depending on access site and procedure complexity

   • Normal activities gradually resumed; heavy activity restricted for 24–48 hours

Benefits of Angiography

• Provides accurate diagnosis of vascular blockages and abnormalities

• Helps plan further interventions such as angioplasty, stenting, or surgery

• Minimally invasive, usually outpatient or short hospital stay

• Quick procedure with real-time imaging

• Low risk of complications when performed by experienced specialists

Cost of Angiography in India

Table 1: Average Angiography Cost in India

Factors Affecting Angiography Cost

1. Type of vessels imaged – Coronary, cerebral, or peripheral angiography

2. Hospital and catheter lab facilities – Advanced centers with 3D imaging or hybrid labs charge more

3. Use of additional interventions – Angioplasty or stenting increases total cost

4. Patient condition – Complex vascular anatomy or comorbidities may require more imaging

5. Pre- and post-procedure care – Blood tests, imaging, and medications contribute to total cost