Cardiac Catheterisation (Angiography) in Abu Dhabi
0 providers · 30–60 minutes (diagnostic) · Typically covered by insurance · Typical cost: AED 18,000 · Updated March 2026
Looking for cardiac catheterisation (angiography) in Abu Dhabi? The UAE Open Healthcare Directory lists 0 cardiology providers in Abu Dhabi who may offer this procedure. The typical cost is AED 18,000 (range: AED 9,000–AED 32,000). Providers below are ranked by patient ratings. All facilities are licensed by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH). Cardiac catheterisation involves threading a thin catheter through a blood vessel (usually in the wrist or groin) to the heart. Contrast dye is injected and X-ray images show the coronary arteries. It diagnoses blockages and can guide interventions like angioplasty and stenting.
Duration
30–60 minutes (diagnostic)
Recovery
1–2 days
Insurance
Typically coveredTypical Cost
AED 18,000
Cardiac Catheterisation (Angiography) Cost — UAE City Comparison
| City | From | Typical | Up to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | AED 10,000 | AED 20,000 | AED 35,000 | View |
| Abu Dhabi(current) | AED 9,000 | AED 18,000 | AED 32,000 | Viewing |
| Sharjah | AED 7,000 | AED 15,000 | AED 25,000 | View |
| Ajman | AED 7,000 | AED 14,000 | AED 23,000 | View |
| Ras Al Khaimah | AED 8,000 | AED 15,000 | AED 24,000 | View |
| Fujairah | AED 8,000 | AED 14,000 | AED 23,000 | View |
| Umm Al Quwain | AED 7,000 | AED 13,000 | AED 22,000 | View |
| Al Ain | AED 8,000 | AED 16,000 | AED 25,000 | View |
What to Expect
Under local anaesthesia and sedation, a catheter is inserted through the radial (wrist) or femoral (groin) artery. Contrast dye is injected and X-ray images are taken. If blockages are found, angioplasty may be performed during the same procedure. The diagnostic procedure takes 30–60 minutes. Hospital stay is typically 1 day.
Anaesthesia: Sedation anaesthesia is typically used for this procedure.
Insurance Coverage
Diagnostic cardiac catheterisation is covered by most UAE insurance plans including basic schemes when medically necessary. Pre-authorisation required. If angioplasty/stenting is performed, additional costs apply and are usually covered. Cardiac stents may have coverage limits.
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Disclaimer: Pricing is indicative and based on DOH Mandatory Tariff methodology and market-observed ranges. Actual costs depend on facility type, clinical complexity, and insurance coverage. Always confirm pricing directly with the provider. Provider data is sourced from official Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH) registers, last verified March 2026.