Radial (wrist) access
Used in more than 90% of our cases — less bleeding, no bed rest, walk-out same day.
Specialist service
Coronary Angiography
See the arteries. Make the right call.
Coronary angiography uses a thin catheter and contrast dye to produce real-time X-ray images of the arteries that feed your heart. It is the definitive test when symptoms or non-invasive findings suggest a meaningful blockage — and it sets the stage for any treatment that follows.
Board-certified team Same-day results 1,400+ diagnostic angiograms / year
1,400+
Diagnostic angiograms / year
> 90%
Done via the wrist
30–45m
Average procedure time
Same-day
Home discharge
At a glance
What your visit looks like
No surprises — here's exactly what to expect, in time, anaesthesia and follow-up.
Pre-admission
30 minutes
Procedure
30–45 minutes
Anaesthesia
Local + light sedation
Access
Wrist (radial)
Observation
1–2 hours post
Discharge
Same day
Who this is for
You'll benefit if…
- Unstable or worsening chest pain
- Abnormal stress test or CT coronary angiogram
- After a heart attack to define anatomy
- Pre-operative clearance for major non-cardiac surgery in high-risk patients
- Unexplained heart failure of suspected ischemic origin
Conditions we treat
Common reasons patients are referred
- Stable and unstable angina
- Acute coronary syndromes (STEMI / NSTEMI)
- In-stent restenosis
- Chronic total occlusions
- Complex bifurcation and left-main disease
- Structural conditions (PFO, ASD selected cases)
What we offer
Procedures and assessments
A focused, high-volume set of procedures — performed often and performed well, by the same senior team every time.
Selective coronary injections
Each coronary artery is imaged individually for a complete, high-detail map.
Left ventriculogram
Optional contrast injection to measure pumping function in the same sitting.
FFR / iFR pressure measurement
For borderline lesions, we measure flow directly to avoid unnecessary stents.
Same-session intervention
If a critical blockage is found, we can treat it during the same procedure — with your prior consent.
Technology
The tools we use, by name
The equipment behind this specific service — chosen because precise tools support precise decisions.
- Siemens Artis Q biplane fluoroscopy
Two-plane imaging halves contrast dose and procedure time vs. single-plane systems.
- Volcano iFR / FFR pressure wires
Used routinely for any 40–70% narrowing to avoid stenting lesions that don't need it.
- Acist contrast injector
Precise, low-volume contrast delivery — gentler on the kidneys.
- TR Band radial haemostasis
Inflatable wristband replaces hours of bed rest; patients sit up immediately.
Your journey
From first call to follow-through
1
Preparation
Bloodwork, ECG and a calm conversation about risks, benefits and what we might find.
2
Procedure
30–45 minutes under light sedation. You stay awake and comfortable; the arteries themselves don't hurt.
3
Recovery
1–2 hours of observation, then home the same day with a wristband and clear instructions.
How to prepare
- Continue aspirin; stop metformin the morning of the procedure.
- No food for 6 hours; clear fluids fine up to 2 hours before.
- Bring previous angiograms, stress tests or CT reports if you have them.
- Wear loose sleeves — we'll access the right wrist.
- Arrange a driver — no driving for 24 hours after sedation.
Recovery & aftercare
- Annotated images
We walk through your own angiogram on screen before you leave.
- Wristband care
Inflated band stays on for 1–2 hours; nurse removes it before you go home.
- Plan for the next step
Medication only, planned PCI, or surgical referral — agreed before you leave.
"I was awake the whole time, watched my own arteries on the screen, and was eating phở three hours later. Not at all what I had imagined."
A. Hoàng
Patient, 58
FAQs
Questions patients ask us
If yours isn't here, ask our team — we love a good question.
Is it painful?+
You'll feel a small pinch at the wrist for the access. The rest is pressure, not pain.
Will I get a stent automatically?+
No. We discuss every finding with you (or your family) before treating, unless you've pre-authorised same-session PCI.
How long until I drive again?+
Most patients drive the next day if no stent was placed; we'll confirm before you leave.
Why CAVA
Care that is precise — and personal
The same standards apply to every service we offer.
- Board-certified specialists
Every study is read and every procedure performed by a fellowship-trained cardiologist or vascular surgeon — never an outsourced reader.
- Same-day diagnostics
ECG, echo and duplex ultrasound on-site, with results explained in plain language before you leave the clinic.
- Minimally invasive first
We default to wrist access, local anaesthesia and outpatient pathways — so most patients are home the same day.
- Continuity of care
One named cardiologist follows you from first visit through recovery. No revolving door, no repeated histories.
Safety
- Joint Commission International (JCI) aligned protocols
- ESC, AHA and ACC guideline-based care pathways
- Time-out checklists before every procedure
- Closed-loop medication reconciliation at every visit
Accreditations
- European Society of Cardiology — affiliated practice
- American College of Cardiology — institutional member
- Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions
- Vietnam National Heart Association — accredited training site
Fees & insurance
- Direct billing arrangements with most major local and international insurers.
- Transparent published fee schedule — written estimate before any procedure.
- Interest-free payment plans available for elective procedures.
- Dedicated insurance liaison who handles pre-authorisation on your behalf.
Visit the clinic
Open Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00, Sat 8:00–12:00. Same-day urgent slots reserved every morning.
Talk to a nurse
Speak to a clinical team member before you book. No call centres — real clinicians.
Book online
Choose a time that fits your week. Confirmation and pre-visit guidance arrive immediately.
Ready when you are
Book a visit, send us a question, or simply walk in. We'll take it from there — calmly, clearly, and at your pace.
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