Cardiovascular angiography refers to the imaging of the coronary arteries, and the cost is between 3,000 and 5,000 yuan in a tertiary hospital, with different hospitals charging different rates, depending on the medical equipment used and the patient’s different conditions.
The cost of imaging mainly includes contrast catheter, guide wire, arterial puncture sheath, contrast medium, medical bandage and so on. The price is related to the medical equipment used, with domestically produced instruments being relatively inexpensive and imported ones being slightly more expensive. The price of contrast media also varies, with ordinary contrast media at around 300 yuan and contrast media with less damaging function to human kidneys at around 800 yuan.
Patients incur different costs during the procedure depending on their condition. For example, some patients have severe blood vessel blockages that make guidewire puncture difficult and may need to have the guidewire replaced, resulting in increased costs. If the patient’s coronary artery stenosis is more than 75%, stent implantation is required. Currently, the cost of stents in China has been reduced significantly, ranging from about 700 to 1,000 dollars.
It is recommended to choose the appropriate treatment according to your condition and financial situation under the guidance of your doctor.