What is Angiography?
Certain disease conditions like cerebral, peripheral and cardiovascular diseases can cause blockages in blood vessels. They can be evaluated by injecting an X-ray contrast dye through the blood vessels, this procedure is called Angiography. This enables the doctor to evaluate the intricate blood supply system for blockages or damages within vital organs.
The following are the types of Angiography:
What are the advantages of Angiography?
What are the indications of Angiography?
Angiography is indicated in the following conditions:
What is the preparation for Angiography?
What are the steps involved in Angiography?
Few steps involved in angiography are:
What is the postprocedure care/recovery care for Angiography?
Who can perform Angiography [Right specialist type for Angiography]?
Angiography can be done by an experienced Cardiologist or vascular surgeon who is experienced in performing a successful angiography or Surgeon with several successful Angiographies.
What is the cost of Angiography?
Cost of Angiography can change depending on factors like:
The minimum amount to be paid in Mumbai starts at Rs.7,500
An average charge in Mumbai is approximately Rs.35,000
The maximum cost in Mumbai is up to Rs.2,10,000
Is Angiography a major procedure or minor procedure?
The procedure can be either major or minor based on the patient diagnosis.
What is the eligibility criteria for Angiography?
Angiography is recommended to people like:
What is the ineligibility criteria for Angiography?
Angiography may not be done for individuals like:
What are the risks and complications associated with Angiography?
Few risks and complications associated with the Angiography are:
How long does it take to complete Angiography?
Angiography can take 1 to 3 hours, Based on the patient diagnosis.
What is the recovery time?
It may take about 3-6 hours to recover from Angiography after the catheter is removed from the blood vessels and the patient may be discharged on the same day from the hospital.
What is the success rate of Angiography?
Around 97 % of the total Angiography procedures succeed and can depend on factors like
Is Angiography painful?
Anesthesia will be given by the doctor before the insertion of the catheter so that you won't be experiencing pain during the process. You may experience a bit of pain or discomfort at the site of catheter insertion as the sedative wears off.
Is Angiography permanent?
Angiography is not permanent.
What are the long-term results of Angiography?
Angiography is an evaluation procedure and is useful for the doctor to provide long-term treatment plans for the patient after diagnosis.
Can Angiography be detected in the future?
Angiography will not be detected in the future as the contrast dye is excreted from the body in 30 minutes to 2 hours.
What are the options if Angiography fails or not successful?
Angiography is a safe procedure to evaluate any blockages in the blood vessels which supply blood to the vital organs like the brain, kidneys, heart, and lungs. The doctor may use alternative techniques for visualizing the organs.
What are the alternatives for Angiography?
Few alternatives for Angiography are