Top 5 Cardiac Catheterization Clinics in Jabal Amman 2026

When do you need cardiac catheterization?

In cardiac catheterization, a doctor passes a thin, flexible tube through a blood vessel, usually at the wrist or groin, up to the heart. Contrast dye and X-ray imaging (coronary angiography) then show whether the coronary arteries are narrowed or blocked.

The same approach can also treat some problems. Examples include widening a narrowed artery with a balloon and stent (angioplasty, also called percutaneous coronary intervention), closing certain holes in the heart, or replacing a narrowed aortic valve (TAVR) in selected patients.

Catheterization is rarely the first step. Most people start with a cardiology consultation and non-invasive tests such as an ECG, echocardiogram, exercise stress test or Holter monitor. The cardiologist then decides whether catheterization is needed, based on your symptoms, test results and overall health.

Reasons to book a cardiology visit include:

• Chest discomfort, tightness or breathlessness that comes on with exertion and settles with rest
• Palpitations, dizziness or unexplained fainting
• An abnormal ECG, echo or stress test result from another doctor
• Known coronary artery disease, a previous stent or bypass, or a valve problem that needs follow-up
• High blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking or a family history of early heart disease that you want assessed

Warning signs that need emergency care

Do not wait for a clinic appointment if you have any of these:

• Chest pain or pressure that lasts more than a few minutes or keeps coming back
• Pain spreading to the arm, jaw, neck or back
• Sudden shortness of breath, cold sweat, nausea or fainting
• Sudden weakness of the face or limbs, or difficulty speaking

Call 911 in Jordan straight away and do not drive yourself. Heart attack treatment is time-sensitive, and emergency teams can start care on the way to hospital.

After any catheterization, the same urgency applies to new chest pain, or to bleeding or swelling at the puncture site that does not settle with firm pressure. It also applies if the arm or leg used becomes cold, pale or numb.

How to choose among the clinics here

There is no single answer to which are the best cardiac catheterization clinics in Jabal Amman for every patient. The order on this page reflects profile completeness, not skill or outcomes. These practical points can help you narrow the choice:

• Match the services to your need. All five profiles list cardiology consultation or testing alongside catheterization. Some list specific interventions:
• Dr. Zaher Kasih Clinic: coronary angioplasty and stenting
• CardioCare Clinic: percutaneous coronary intervention and pacing assessment
• Al Shamaileh Cardiology Clinic: septal defect closure and TAVR
• Jordan Hospital and Medical Centre Outpatient Clinics: assessment for catheterisation, complex coronary disease and aortic stenosis
• Ask where the procedure happens. Several clinics state that catheter procedures are coordinated or arranged according to clinical need. Catheterization needs a hospital catheter laboratory. Confirm which facility would be used, who performs the procedure and whether follow-up returns to the same doctor.
• Check in-clinic testing. If you want an ECG, echo, stress test or Holter monitoring during the same visit, choose a clinic that lists them.
• Consider timing. Confirmed hours vary. CardioCare Clinic and Al Shamaileh Cardiology Clinic list later weekday closing times, which may help if you work during the day.
• Think about other conditions. If you also have kidney, lung or digestive conditions, a multi-specialty outpatient service may make coordination easier.

What to expect at the first visit

The first appointment is usually a consultation, not the procedure itself. The cardiologist takes your history, examines you, and may order or perform tests. If catheterization is suggested, ask why it is recommended, what it involves, its risks and benefits, and the alternatives.

Bring with you:

• A list of all your medicines, including blood thinners, diabetes medicines and supplements
• Previous ECGs, echo reports, stress test results, blood tests and any earlier angiography reports or discs
• Discharge summaries from any previous hospital stay
• Details of allergies, especially to contrast dye or any medicine, and any kidney problems
• Your national ID or passport and your insurance card

Useful questions to ask:

• Is catheterization needed now, or are other tests or treatments appropriate first?
• Is the plan diagnostic only, or might a stent or other treatment be done in the same session?
• Will access be through the wrist or the groin?
• Which hospital will it take place in, and will I stay overnight?
• Should I stop or continue any medicine beforehand? Never change medicines on your own; follow your doctor's instructions.
• What should I watch for afterwards, and whom should I contact?

If a procedure is booked, you will usually receive fasting and preparation instructions. You will also need someone to take you home.

Insurance, fees and booking: what to ask before the appointment

Three profiles list Arab Orient Insurance:

• Jordan Hospital and Medical Centre Outpatient Clinics
• Dr. Zaher Kasih Clinic
• CardioCare Clinic

Even when an insurer is listed, coverage depends on your specific policy. Before booking, ask:

• Is my policy accepted for the consultation and for tests done in the clinic?
• Do catheterization or stenting need pre-approval, and who requests it: the clinic or me?
• Is the hospital where the procedure would take place in my insurer's network?
• What is the consultation fee?
• What would tests, the procedure, any device such as a stent, and the hospital stay cost?
• Is a follow-up visit included?

When booking, say whether you want a first consultation or a review of results. Also mention if you need a test such as an echo on the same day, so the clinic can set aside enough time.

Getting there

All five listed practices are in Jabal Amman. According to their own records, three are on Ibn Khaldoun Street:

• Dr. Zaher Kasih Clinic, at Al Khair Medical Center
• Al Shamaileh Cardiology Clinic, at Al Quraini Medical Complex, Building 52
• Dr. Amr Saeed Rasheed Clinic, at Maghi Medical Complex, Building 19, second floor

Jordan Hospital is on Queen Noor Street, beside its medical centre on Adeeb Wahbeh Street. Ask for the building and floor when you book.

If you are coming from other parts of Amman, such as Abdoun, Sweifieh, Shmeisani, the Gardens, Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, Dabouq, Jubeiha or the 7th Circle, allow extra time for traffic and parking. If you are having a procedure, arrange for someone else to drive you home.

Amman's large hospitals, including Jordan University Hospital, King Hussein Medical Center, Al-Bashir Hospital, Specialty Hospital and Istishari Hospital, are spread across the city. If your procedure is scheduled at a hospital, confirm its name and which entrance to use before the day.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm the clinic lists the consultation or test you need
• Ask where any catheterization would be performed and by whom
• Check that your insurer is accepted and whether pre-approval is required
• Ask for the consultation fee and likely additional costs
• Confirm the day, time, building and floor
• Gather previous reports, your medicine list and allergy details
• Arrange a companion and transport if a procedure is planned
• Know the warning signs, and call 911 for chest pain or other emergency symptoms