The operation known as coronary angioplasty (AN-jee-o-plas-tee) opens blocked cardiac blood vessels. The coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscles, are treated with coronary angioplasty. Best Angioplasty Surgery in India ensures advanced techniques and expert care for this procedure. A catheter—a tiny balloon on a thin tube—is used to open up a blocked artery and increase blood flow.

RISK FACTORS:

• Profuse hemorrhaging
• Structural damage to the coronary artery
• Exacerbation of renal dysfunction
• Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
• Arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms)
• Thrombus formation (blood clotting)
• Thoracic pain or angina pectoris

TREATMENT:

The treatment method for coronary angioplasty is stent placement.

STENT PLACEMENT:

The cardiac stent placement procedure involves the insertion of a small, wire mesh tube known as a stent. This stent functions as a scaffold to support the inner walls of the coronary arteries. Using a balloon catheter, which is deflated during insertion, the physician positions the stent precisely at the site of arterial blockage. Over time, the artery heals and integrates with the stent.

Typically composed of durable materials like plastic, stents are permanently implanted in the artery. However, some stents are designed with bioabsorbable materials that gradually dissolve within the body. Additionally, certain drug-eluting stents release medication to minimize the risk of restenosis (the artery becoming re-blocked).

PRECAUTIONS

After an angioplasty, to keep your heart healthy, you should:

• Go for the regular follow-ups.
• Do regular exercise.
• Moderation in the diet.
• Take regular medicine.
• Never ignore the hidden symptoms.
• Avoid heavy lifting.
• Avoid Driving.
• Avoid Strenuous activities.

How surgery is performed:

Through a carefully made incision, a thin and flexible catheter is gently guided into the arteries, like a lifeline seeking to restore the heart’s natural rhythm. Once the catheter is in place, a delicate wire is navigated along the length of the affected coronary artery with precision and care.

At the site of the blockage, a small yet powerful balloon is delivered to the affected area. As the balloon inflates, it widens the artery, pressing the stubborn fatty deposits against its walls. This simple yet life-changing action creates a clear path for blood to flow freely once again. When the balloon is deflated and removed, the artery remains open, a renewed channel of life-giving circulation.

TIME DURATION

Coronary angioplasty surgery usually takes five to six hours, and the hospital stay might be 2-3 days.

SUCCESS RATE

Coronary angioplasty surgery has a very high success rate.