Angiography Test in Mumbai, clear answers for your heart
We connect you with experienced cardiologists and accredited heart-care partner hospitals in Mumbai for a safe, day-care angiography test, from conventional coronary angiography to CT angiography and DSA, and coordinate everything from your first consultation to your reports and next steps.
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What an angiography test is, and when you need it
Angiography, also called an angiogram, is a diagnostic imaging test that makes your blood vessels visible using a contrast dye and X-ray, CT or MRI imaging. It shows exactly where an artery is blocked or narrowed, and by how much, which is why it is the gold-standard test for confirming heart artery disease. It is a diagnostic test, not a treatment. For an independent overview, you can also read the NHS guide to angiography. Expand the sections below for the detail.
Symptoms and reports that lead to an angiography
- Chest pain, tightness or discomfort, especially on exertion
- Breathlessness, unusual fatigue, palpitations or dizziness
- An abnormal ECG, echo, TMT or stress test report
- Cramping leg pain on walking or non-healing wounds, suggesting poor circulation
- Planning before procedures such as angioplasty or bypass surgery
What an angiography can detect
- Blockages and narrowing of the arteries (atherosclerosis), and their exact severity
- Aneurysms, which are weakened, bulging sections of a vessel wall
- Blood clots and abnormal vessel formations
- The cause behind heart disease symptoms, stroke risk, peripheral artery disease and some kidney conditions
Angiography vs angioplasty: what is the difference?
Angiography is the diagnostic test that maps your arteries and measures any blockage. Angioplasty is the treatment that opens a significant blockage with a balloon and usually a stent. If a major blockage is found during catheter angiography, your cardiologist can often proceed to angioplasty in the same sitting, provided it has been planned and consented for.
How the test is planned
Your cardiologist first reviews your symptoms, risk factors and reports such as ECG, echo or stress test, and confirms whether angiography is the right next step. Basic fitness checks, including blood tests and kidney function, are done because the contrast dye is cleared by the kidneys. The team then advises which type of angiography suits your case, whether conventional catheter angiography or a non-invasive CT angiography.
How the angiography test is done
The angiography test is performed by a cardiologist in a cath lab or CT suite at our accredited partner hospitals in Mumbai. Depending on your case, your doctor advises one of two approaches.
Conventional Angiography
The gold standard. Under local anaesthesia, a thin catheter is guided to the arteries through a small access point at the wrist (radial) or groin (femoral). Contrast dye is injected and X-ray images map every vessel, showing the exact location and severity of any blockage.
- Most detailed view; DSA available for the clearest images
- Treatment (angioplasty) possible in the same sitting if planned
CT Angiography (CTA)
A non-invasive alternative with no catheter. The contrast dye is given through a vein in your arm and a CT scanner captures detailed images of the heart arteries in minutes. Often used when symptoms are borderline or as a first-line check.
- No catheter, no incision, quick scan
- Usually 10 to 20 minutes in the scanner
How do I prepare for a CT coronary angiography?
- Follow your doctor's advice exactly; it is tailored to your health and reports
- Fast for 4 to 6 hours before the scan if advised
- Share your full medication list, including diabetes medicines
- Tell the team about any allergy to iodine, shellfish or a previous contrast dye
- Stay well hydrated before and after the test, unless your doctor restricts fluids
What happens on the day, step by step
You arrive at the hospital, complete admission and consent, and the team checks your vitals, ECG and reports. The access site at the wrist or groin is cleaned and numbed with local anaesthesia. The catheter is guided in, the dye is injected and images are taken; you may feel a brief warm flush. The catheter is removed, pressure is applied at the site, and you are observed for a few hours before going home the same day with your report and clear next-step advice. For an independent medical reference, see the MedlinePlus coronary angiography guide.
The main types of angiography, explained
Angiography is named after the part of the body being studied and the imaging technology used. These are the types you will most commonly come across.
Coronary Angiography
The most common type. Maps the heart's arteries to find blockages behind chest pain, abnormal reports or heart attack risk.
Cerebral Angiography
Studies the blood vessels of the brain to investigate aneurysms, stroke risk and vessel malformations.
Peripheral Angiography
Checks the arteries of the arms and legs when poor circulation, cramping leg pain or non-healing wounds suggest peripheral artery disease.
Pulmonary Angiography
Examines the vessels of the lungs, most often when a blood clot (pulmonary embolism) is suspected.
Renal Angiography
Looks at the kidney arteries, where narrowing can drive high blood pressure or reduced kidney function.
CT Angiography (CTA)
A non-invasive scan using dye through an arm vein and a CT scanner. No catheter, quick, and widely used for the heart's arteries.
DSA (Digital Subtraction Angiography)
An advanced X-ray technique that digitally removes bones and tissue from the image, leaving the clearest possible view of the vessels.
Fluorescein Angiography
Used by eye specialists to study the retina's blood vessels with a special dye, for conditions affecting the back of the eye.
Angiography test cost in Mumbai
The angiography cost in Mumbai is not one fixed number; it depends on the factors below. What we promise is a clear, itemised written estimate for your specific case before you decide, with no hidden charges.
| What affects the cost | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Type of angiography | Coronary, cerebral, peripheral, CT (CTA) and DSA involve different equipment, time and expertise |
| Hospital and location | The cath-lab technology, room category and the hospital's accreditation and locality all affect charges |
| Imaging technology used | Advanced imaging such as DSA or 3D reconstruction can change the package |
| What the package includes | Consultation, ECG, blood tests, contrast dye and post-procedure observation may be billed together or separately |
Before you book anywhere, ask our team for an itemised, written estimate for your case and hospital of choice. We also check your cashless insurance eligibility and no-cost EMI options, so there are no surprises on the day of the test.
What to expect after the angiography test
Your recovery timeline
You are monitored for a few hours after the test while the access site settles, and most patients go home the same day. Rest for the remainder of the day and drink plenty of fluids to help flush the contrast dye, unless your doctor restricts fluids. Light routine activities usually resume within 1 to 2 days. Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for a few days, especially after groin access, and attend your follow-up so the cardiologist can walk you through the report and next steps.
When to call your doctor
- Bleeding, growing swelling or a lump at the wrist or groin insertion site
- Severe pain at the site, or fever and other signs of infection
- Breathlessness or chest discomfort
- Numbness, weakness or coldness in the arm or leg that was used for access
- Persistent nausea or vomiting
Heart care, fully coordinated
We are a healthcare facilitation platform, not a hospital. Our value is connecting you to the right cardiologist and cath lab, and removing the stress around your test.
The right cardiology centre
We guide you to trusted cath labs and heart hospitals suited to your case and budget.
Quick appointments
Priority scheduling with experienced cardiologists, without long waiting periods.
Reports, explained
We help you review your angiography report with a trusted specialist and understand the next steps.
Cashless insurance help
We assist with mediclaim, cashless approvals and claims for the test and any procedure that follows.
No-cost EMI
Flexible payment plans so the test, and any treatment after it, stays within reach.
A dedicated care coordinator
One point of contact from your first call through your report and follow-up.
Experienced cardiologists in Mumbai
We connect you with experienced, high-volume cardiologists and cath-lab teams at accredited NABH partner hospitals across Mumbai, matched to your reports, your location and your budget, so you can get the angiography test done with confidence and have the results explained properly. You can also read our patient stories to see how we support people through their treatment journeys.
Angiography test & cost in Mumbai, answered
What is angiography?
Angiography is a diagnostic imaging test that uses a contrast dye with X-ray, CT or MRI imaging to see your blood vessels clearly. It helps doctors find blockages, narrowing or other abnormalities in the arteries of the heart, brain, limbs and other organs.
Why is an angiography test performed?
Doctors usually advise an angiography test to check for blocked or narrowed coronary arteries after symptoms such as chest pain or breathlessness, an abnormal ECG, echo or stress test, or before planning procedures such as angioplasty or bypass surgery. It is also used to study vessels of the brain, kidneys and limbs.
Is angiography painful?
No. The test is done under local anaesthesia at the wrist or groin, so you stay awake but comfortable. You may feel slight pressure at the access point and a brief warm sensation when the dye is injected, with mild soreness at the site afterwards.
How long does the angiography test take?
The test itself usually takes about 15 to 45 minutes. With preparation and a few hours of observation afterwards, plan for around half a day at the hospital. Most patients go home the same day.
What is the angiography test cost in Mumbai?
The angiography cost in Mumbai depends on the type of angiography (coronary, CT or DSA), the hospital, the technology used and what the package includes, such as consultation, ECG, blood tests and observation. Rather than a single fixed figure, ask our team for an itemised written estimate for your case, along with cashless insurance assistance and no-cost EMI options.
What is the difference between CT angiography and conventional angiography?
CT angiography (CTA) is a non-invasive scan where the dye is given through a vein in your arm, with no catheter. Conventional catheter angiography is minimally invasive and gives the most detailed view, and if needed, treatment such as angioplasty can be done in the same sitting. Your cardiologist advises the right option for your condition.
Are there any risks or side effects?
Angiography is considered a safe, routine test. Minor bruising or soreness at the puncture site is common and settles quickly. Rare risks include a reaction to the contrast dye or, uncommonly, injury to a blood vessel. Experienced teams screen you beforehand and monitor you throughout to keep these risks very low.
What if I am allergic to contrast dye, iodine or shellfish?
Tell your doctor about any allergies before the test, especially to iodine, shellfish or a previous contrast dye. The team can pre-medicate you, use an alternative contrast agent or choose a different imaging approach so the test remains safe for you.
How much blockage requires a stent?
As a general guide, blockages of about 70 percent or more in a major artery are usually considered significant enough for a stent, though the decision also depends on your symptoms and reports. Angiography is the diagnostic step that measures the blockage; the treatment, angioplasty with stenting, is planned based on those findings.
Can angiography and angioplasty be done in the same sitting?
Often, yes. If a significant blockage is found during catheter angiography and treatment has been planned for, the cardiologist can proceed to angioplasty and stenting in the same session, saving a second procedure. Our team helps you understand both steps and the costs involved before you decide.
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Angiography test near you
We coordinate angiography consultations, the test itself and report reviews for patients across Mumbai and the wider MMR, with accredited heart-care partners and cab pickup and drop on the day of the test. Choose the location nearest you.
The angiography test is also available in Indore. Call 8097465199 to find your nearest heart-care centre.