About Peripheral Angiography
Key Highlights
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Provides highly detailed, real-time images of blood vessels in the arms, legs, and other peripheral areas.Minimally invasive procedure with small incision points, often in the groin or wrist.Essential for accurate diagnosis of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), blockages, and aneurysms.Guides treatment planning for interventions like angioplasty or stent placement.Typically performed on an outpatient basis or with a very short hospital stay.Uses local anesthesia, allowing for a quicker recovery compared to open surgery./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) causing leg pain (claudication).
- Evaluation of non-healing wounds or ulcers on the legs or feet.
- Assessment of limb coldness, numbness, or weak pulse.
- Planning for a surgical bypass or endovascular intervention (angioplasty/stent).
- Investigation of renal artery stenosis affecting kidney function or blood pressure.
- Detection of aneurysms (bulges) or dissections in peripheral arteries.
- Evaluation of traumatic injury to blood vessels in the extremities.
How to prepare
- Discuss all medications with your cardiologist; you may need to temporarily stop blood thinners.
- Fast for 6-8 hours before the procedure, typically after midnight.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home afterward, as sedation may be used.
- Inform the doctor of any allergies, especially to iodine or contrast dye.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and leave jewelry at home.
- Undergo pre-procedure tests, which may include blood work and an ECG.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding, bruising, or infection at the catheter insertion site.
- Allergic reaction to the contrast dye (iodine).
- Injury to the blood vessel (dissection or perforation).
- Blood clot formation (thrombosis) or embolism.
- Kidney damage from contrast dye, especially in patients with pre-existing kidney issues.
- Rare complications include stroke, heart attack, or arrhythmia.
- Radiation exposure from X-rays, though minimal.
Recovery & hospital stay
- You will rest in a recovery area for several hours while staff monitors vital signs and the insertion site.
- Drink plenty of fluids to help flush the contrast dye from your kidneys.
- Keep the insertion site clean, dry, and avoid strenuous activity for 24-48 hours.
- Report any signs of infection (increased redness, swelling, fever) or bleeding immediately.
- Follow-up with your cardiologist to discuss the angiogram results and any further treatment plans.
- Most patients can resume normal activities within a day or two.
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Typical hospital stay: 0-1 days (often outpatient)
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Expected recovery time: 1-2 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering peripheral angiography in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for peripheral angiography in India include Medanta The Medicity, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Miot Hospital Chennai, Nanavati Max Hospital, Nanavati Max Hospital, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform peripheral angiography. MediFyr helps you compare cardiologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for peripheral angiography compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Peripheral Angiography in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated cardiology teams and experience managing patients undergoing peripheral angiography.
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Cardiologists for Peripheral Angiography
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