Coronary

Angioplasty

What is Coronary Angioplasty?

Coronary Angioplasty, also known as Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), is a minimally invasive procedure used to open blocked or narrowed coronary arteries. It restores normal blood flow to the heart, helping relieve chest pain (angina), reduce the risk of a heart attack, and improve overall heart function.


Why is Coronary Angioplasty Done?

Coronary angioplasty is recommended for patients with:

  • Coronary artery disease (CAD)

  • Blocked arteries causing chest pain or breathlessness

  • Acute heart attack to quickly restore blood flow

  • Recurring symptoms despite medication

It can be a life-saving emergency procedure or a planned treatment.


How is Coronary Angioplasty Performed?

  • A thin, flexible tube (catheter) is inserted through an artery in your wrist or groin.

  • A balloon at the tip of the catheter is inflated to widen the blocked artery.

  • In most cases, a stent (a small mesh tube) is placed to keep the artery open.

  • The procedure typically lasts 30 to 90 minutes and is performed in a cath lab.


Benefits of Coronary Angioplasty

  • Immediate relief from chest pain

  • Improved blood flow and oxygen to the heart

  • Reduced risk of heart attack

  • Quicker recovery than open-heart surgery

  • Minimally invasive with short hospital stay


Who Needs This Procedure?

You may need angioplasty if you have:

  • Severe blockages in one or more coronary arteries

  • Symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, or fatigue

  • Positive results from a stress test, TMT, or angiography

  • Emergency heart attack treatment


Why Choose Us for Angioplasty?

  • Expert interventional cardiologists

  • Advanced catheterization lab (cath lab)

  • State-of-the-art technology and stent options

  • Round-the-clock emergency care

  • Compassionate post-procedure monitoring and follow-up

Dr. Hemant Khemani is a highly skilled and compassionate Interventional Cardiologist with over 15 years of experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cardiovascular diseases.

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