Facility
State-of-the-Art Cath Lab
Cardiac catheterization lab services for coronary angiography and angioplasty, supported by advanced imaging and specialist care.
Our catheterization lab uses live X-ray imaging to see inside your heart's blood vessels in real time. It's where we perform coronary angiography — a dye-based scan that shows exactly where a blood vessel is narrowed or blocked — and angioplasty, where we open that blockage using a small balloon and, if needed, place a stent to keep the vessel open. Both are done through a small puncture in the wrist or groin, not open surgery.
Types of State-of-the-Art Cath Lab
Diagnostic Angiography
A dye is injected and X-ray images are taken to map exactly where and how severely a coronary artery is narrowed. This alone doesn't treat the blockage — it tells us whether treatment is needed and what kind.
Balloon Angioplasty
A tiny balloon is guided to the narrowed section and inflated to push the blockage outward, restoring blood flow.
Angioplasty with Stenting
After the balloon opens the artery, a small mesh tube (stent) is left in place to hold it open long-term. This is the most common approach for a significant blockage.
How it works
A thin catheter is inserted through the wrist or groin under local anesthesia.
It's guided to the heart using live X-ray, and contrast dye is injected to map the arteries.
If a blockage is found, a balloon (and usually a stent) is used to open it in the same sitting.
The catheter is removed and the puncture site is closed; most patients are monitored for a few hours to a day.
Frequently asked questions
Is angiography painful?+
You're awake but the puncture site is numbed with local anesthesia, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain. Some mild warmth is common when the dye is injected.
How soon can I go home after angioplasty?+
Most patients who receive a stent stay overnight for monitoring and go home the next day. A diagnostic-only angiography with no blockage found may allow same-day discharge.
Will I need to take medication after a stent is placed?+
Yes, blood-thinning medication is typically prescribed for a period after stenting to prevent clotting around the stent. Your cardiologist will confirm the exact duration for your case.
Is the procedure done through the wrist or the groin?+
Both approaches are used depending on your anatomy and the case. The wrist (radial) approach is increasingly preferred as it allows quicker recovery and movement afterward.
This page is for general information and doesn't replace a medical consultation. Your cardiologist will confirm what's right for your specific case.