Cardiac Intervention

Coronary Angiography

A diagnostic catheter-based test to visualise blockages in the coronary arteries and guide treatment of heart disease.

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Procedure Catheter-based intervention

Hospital Stay Depends on recovery

Recovery Generally faster

Suitability After specialist evaluation

Overview

Understanding Coronary Angiography

What is Coronary Angiography?

Coronary Angiography is a diagnostic imaging procedure used to examine the coronary arteries — the blood vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. A contrast dye is injected through a catheter directly into the coronary arteries, and continuous X-ray imaging is used to identify any narrowing, blockage or abnormality that may be causing chest pain, breathlessness or other symptoms of coronary artery disease.

Who Needs Coronary Angiography?

Patients with chest pain (angina) suspected to be of cardiac origin
Patients with an abnormal stress test or ECG suggesting blocked arteries
Patients presenting with heart attack (acute coronary syndrome)
Patients being evaluated before valve surgery or other major cardiac procedures

How is Coronary Angiography Performed?

The procedure is usually performed through a small puncture in the wrist (radial artery) or groin (femoral artery) under local anaesthesia. A thin catheter is guided to the opening of the coronary arteries, and contrast dye is injected while X-ray images are recorded to map any blockages precisely. The entire procedure typically takes 20 to 30 minutes.

Benefits of Coronary Angiography

Provides a precise, real-time map of coronary artery blockages
Guides the decision for medical therapy, angioplasty or bypass surgery
Minimally invasive with a very short recovery time
Can be combined with angioplasty (PTCA) in the same sitting if needed

Recovery After Coronary Angiography

Most patients can be discharged the same day or the following morning. The puncture site heals quickly, and normal activities can usually be resumed within a day or two.

Why Choose Dr. Prashant Dwivedi for Coronary Angiography in Jaipur?

Dr. Prashant Dwivedi performs coronary angiography with a strong focus on radial (wrist) access for greater patient comfort and faster recovery, offering accurate diagnosis and a clear treatment roadmap to patients in Jaipur.

Treatment suitability is confirmed only after clinical examination, cardiac imaging and detailed assessment by the specialist.

Treatment Journey

How the intervention is planned

Every procedure is planned according to the patient’s heart anatomy, symptoms and overall medical condition.

Clinical Assessment

Symptoms, ECG and prior test results are reviewed to plan the angiography.

Access Planning

The wrist (radial) or groin (femoral) access route is selected.

Contrast Imaging

A catheter is guided to the coronary arteries and contrast dye is injected under live X-ray imaging.

Findings and Recommendation

Blockages are mapped precisely, and a treatment plan is discussed immediately.

Recovery

Most patients are discharged the same day or the following morning.

Cardiac Specialist

Dr. Prashant Dwivedi

Interventional and Structural Heart Cardiologist

Dr. Prashant Dwivedi has extensive experience in structural heart interventions, combining detailed imaging, careful procedural planning, international training and personalised patient care.

Structural Heart Expertise Advanced Cardiac Imaging Patient-Centred Care

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about Coronary Angiography

General information to help patients understand the intervention and treatment process.

Coronary angiography is generally not painful. It is performed under local anaesthesia at the puncture site, and most patients only feel mild pressure during the procedure.

The procedure itself typically takes about 20 to 30 minutes, and most patients can be discharged the same day or the following morning.

Dr. Prashant Dwivedi prefers the radial (wrist) approach wherever possible, as it offers greater patient comfort, fewer bleeding complications and a faster recovery compared to the femoral (groin) approach.

If a significant blockage is found, it can often be treated immediately with angioplasty (PTCA) and stenting in the same sitting, or a plan for bypass surgery may be recommended depending on the severity and pattern of blockages.

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