Coronary angiography
A coronary angiogram is an X-ray test that shows the arteries that supply the heart.
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Second opinion · Dubai
A second opinion on your heart treatment
A second opinion means another cardiologist reviews your tests and the treatment recommended to you. It is common and reasonable before a stent, bypass surgery or a heart device, unless the situation is an emergency. Dr Shady Habboush reviews angiograms and treatment plans at Saudi German Hospital Dubai, in Arabic, English or German.
Dr Shady HabboushConsultant Interventional Cardiology · Saudi German Hospital Dubai2 min read3 sourcesMedically reviewed against ESC and NHS guidance
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When it helps
- You have been advised to have a stent, bypass surgery or a pacemaker, ICD or CRT device
- You are unsure about the findings of an angiogram or scan
- You want the options explained in your own language
- You are visiting or living in Dubai and treated elsewhere
Risks and alternatives
In an emergency, such as a heart attack, treatment should not be delayed for a second opinion: call 998. A second opinion is based on the information available; sometimes a further test is needed to answer the question.
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How it works
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Message the appointment line on WhatsApp and say that you are asking for a second opinion.
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Bring your angiogram CD or files and the written report.
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Bring recent ECGs, echo and stress test reports, blood tests, discharge letters and a list of medicines.
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Dr Shady reviews the images and reports with you, explains what they show and goes through the options, including their benefits and risks.
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What you leave with
You leave with a clear explanation, which may confirm the original plan or suggest an alternative.
You are free to take the advice back to your own cardiologist. The decision is always yours.
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Questions about this
Can I get a second opinion on an angiogram or a stent recommendation?
Yes. Bring your angiogram CD or report and recent tests. Dr Shady will go through the findings and the options with you.
Do I need to tell my current doctor?
It is not required, but sharing your records helps. Many doctors welcome a second opinion.
Can the angiogram be reviewed without me attending?
The review is done in a consultation, so that the findings and options can be discussed with you.
Which languages can the consultation be in?
Arabic, English or German.
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Related guides
Angioplasty and stents
Coronary angioplasty widens a narrowed heart artery from the inside using a small balloon, and a stent, a fine metal mesh tube, helps keep it open.
Read the guidePacemakers
A pacemaker is a small device placed under the skin below the collarbone that stops the heart from beating too slowly.
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Medical facts on this page follow the sources below.
- 2018 ESC/EACTS Guidelines on myocardial revascularization. Eur Heart J 2019
- 2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of chronic coronary syndromes. Eur Heart J 2024
- 2021 ESC Guidelines on cardiac pacing and cardiac resynchronization therapy. Eur Heart J 2021
Medically reviewed against ESC and NHS guidance · Updated October 2026. General information, not medical advice.
Location and booking
Book a consultation
Appointments are made through Saudi German Hospital Dubai, Hessa Street, Al Barsha 3. Consultations in Arabic, English and German.
- Address
- Hessa Street, Al Barsha 3, Dubai
- Languages
- Arabic, English, German
Chest pain right now? Do not wait for an appointment. Call 998 or go to the nearest emergency department.