Coronary Angiogram

Coronary angiography is considered the most accurate test to assess the coronary arteries. These arteries wrap around the outside of the heart and feed it with blood. Blockages in these arteries can cause a heart attack.

A coronary angiogram is a test to take pictures of these arteries. It is performed as a day-stay procedure in hospital. It involves a small tube (catheter) approximately 2mm in diameter being inserted into the artery in the groin or wrist. The catheter is moved through the blood vessels until it reaches the heart. Radiographic contrast dye is then injected and X-ray images are obtained. The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia with sedation.

Common reasons your cardiologist might perform a coronary angiogram include:

Whilst some coronary angiograms are performed as an emergency, most are scheduled in advance allowing you time to prepare for your procedure.

The procedure is performed in the cardiac catheter lab by one of our experienced cardiologists.

The procedure lasts 30-60 minutes.

Further information will be provided to you by the team at Specialist Cardiology if you require this procedure.

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