Dr. Karthik Raghuram is a skilled Interventional Cardiologist providing advanced, compassionate, and evidence-based heart care focused on accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
Consultant - Interventional Cardiologist
(Gold Medalist & Top-Ranked NEET PG Cardiologist)
Coronary Angiography is an advanced diagnostic procedure used to visualize the coronary arteries — the blood vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart. It helps detect blockages, narrowing, or abnormalities in the arteries with high accuracy. Considered the gold standard for diagnosing coronary artery disease, angiography allows precise assessment and guides immediate treatment if required. Under the expert care of Dr. Karthik Raghuram, patients receive safe, accurate, and comprehensive evaluation of their heart arteries.
When coronary arteries become narrowed or blocked due to plaque buildup, blood flow to the heart decreases, leading to symptoms like chest pain or breathlessness. Coronary Angiography helps:
Identify the exact location and severity of blockages
Diagnose coronary artery disease
Determine suitability for angioplasty or stenting
Evaluate chest pain or abnormal stress test results
Assess heart attack damage
Guide the need for bypass surgery
Early detection allows timely and effective treatment, preventing heart attacks and long-term complications.
Your doctor may recommend angiography if you:
Have chest pain suggestive of angina
Experience breathlessness on exertion
Have an abnormal ECG, TMT, or ECHO
Have symptoms not explained by other tests
Have suffered a heart attack
Require assessment before heart surgery
Have known coronary artery disease needing follow-up
It is also advised for patients with multiple risk factors such as diabetes, high BP, high cholesterol, and smoking history.
Coronary Angiography is a minimally invasive procedure performed in a catheterization lab:
A thin tube (catheter) is inserted through the wrist or groin
Contrast dye is injected into coronary arteries
X-ray imaging captures real-time pictures of blood flow
The entire procedure takes 20–30 minutes
Patients are monitored and discharged the same day or next morning
Dr. Karthik ensures a safe, comfortable, and well-monitored experience.
Used to identify and measure artery blockages.
Performed during or after a heart attack to quickly restore blood flow.
Used when a less invasive evaluation is required.
Dr. Karthik chooses the most appropriate method based on symptoms and medical condition.
Angiography accurately reveals:
Coronary artery blockages
Plaque buildup
Narrowing (stenosis)
Artery spasms
Abnormal artery anatomy
Reduced blood flow areas
Bypass graft patency (in post-bypass patients)
It provides exact measurements needed for treatment planning.
Based on angiography findings, Dr. Karthik may recommend:
For mild blockages to control symptoms and prevent progression.
To open narrowed arteries and restore blood flow.
For multiple or complex blockages.
For patients requiring long-term prevention and follow-up.
Each treatment is personalised based on the severity and location of blockage.
Coronary Angiography is a safe and well-established procedure. Minor risks include bruising at the insertion site or temporary discomfort. Serious complications are rare when performed by experienced cardiologists like Dr. Karthik Raghuram.
Seek urgent help if you experience:
Severe chest pain
Sudden breathlessness
Fainting or dizziness
Rapid or irregular heartbeat
These symptoms may indicate a serious cardiac issue requiring angiography.
A Coronary Angiography provides the most accurate picture of your heart’s arteries. Schedule your evaluation with Dr. Karthik Raghuram for expert diagnosis, advanced imaging, and personalised treatment planning for optimal heart health.
Dr. Karthik Raghuram is a skilled Interventional Cardiologist providing advanced, compassionate, and evidence-based heart care focused on accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
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