The Different Types of Angiography and Their Costs in Delhi

Angiography involves using X-rays to assess blood flow in the arteries in the heart. It helps doctors diagnose vascular conditions. A physician may order an angiogram if you experience unexplained chest pain, have coronary artery disease or suffered a stroke recently. Doctors often use angiography to confirm or evaluate aneurysms, identify blockages, diagnose blood clots, and see how blood flows to the kidneys. 

How its Done

After making a small incision in the patient’s skin, the doctor/technician inserts a catheter into a blood vessel and carefully guides it to the area to be examined. The professional injects a contrast (highlights blood vessels) through the catheter. As the contrast moves through blood vessels, the X-ray machine takes images that a doctor can use to identify or evaluate blockages and other abnormalities. Depending on the complexity the procedure lasts anywhere from 30 minutes-2 hours. 

Preparation 

Before an angiogram, discuss your medical history with your doctor and ask any questions you have. Your doctor may want you to fast for 4-8 hours before the procedure. They may also ask you to discontinue certain medications for a few days. Before the day of the test, clean and shave the skin above the insertion site 

Types of Angiography and Their Costs

Here are different types of angiography and their costs

Coronary Angiography

The procedure is performed to examine the coronary arteries. It helps doctors detect blockages and check if coronary arteries are narrowing. The cost of angiography in delhi can vary between ₹15,000 and ₹45,000 depending on the type of testing center (hospitals usually charge more than standalone testing centers). 

Cerebral Angiography

Is performed to examine blood vessels in and around the brain for aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and other abnormalities. The cost of a cerebral angiography in Delhi ranges from  ₹25,000- ₹30,000. 

Pulmonary Angiography

Helps doctors check the blood vessels in the lungs for blockages and pulmonary embolisms. On average, the cost of a pulmonary angiography in Delhi varies from ₹8,000 and ₹16,000.

Renal Angiography

Is an imaging test performed to examine the blood vessels in the kidneys. It can help diagnose renal artery stenosis (occurs when the arteries carrying blood to one or both of the kidneys narrow). Be prepared to spend between ₹8,000 and ₹16,000 for a renal angiogram.

Peripheral Angiography

A peripheral angiography or extremity angiogram is performed to examine the arteries in legs, feet, arms, and hands for blockages. Doctors use the test to detect aneurysms and vascular malformations. The cost of a peripheral angiography in Delhi ranges between ₹15,000 and ₹30,000. 

Fluorescein Angiography 

Or fundus fluorescein angiography helps your doctor assess blood flow in your retina and choroid. The cost of a fluorescein angiography in Delhi is between ₹1,000 and ₹2,000.

Digital Subtraction Angiography 

It is an advanced type of angiography that removes bone and soft tissue images to generate clearer images of blood vessels. Expect to pay between  ₹8,000 and  ₹21,000 for a digital subtraction angiography in Delhi.

Computed Tomography Angiography or CTA 

The procedure uses contrast and a CT scanner to generate images of blood vessels. The cost of a CTA can start from ₹7,000 and can go up to ₹16,000. 

Benefits of Angiography 

An angiography helps your doctor see your arteries and veins to identify blockages and abnormalities and diagnose arterial stenosis and aneurysms. 

Here are some advantages of angiography

• Helps doctors decide if angioplasty or bypass surgery is required 

• It is a minimally invasive procedure 

• Helps healthcare providers evaluate the success of previous procedures 

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