Angioplasty is a voluntary procedure used to treat coronary artery disease. The coronary artery’s primary function is to provide blood to the heart. When they get narrowed by the deposition of plaque, it can cause chest pain and promote a risk of a heart attack. Angioplasty reestablishes blood flow, alleviates symptoms, and reduces the risk of future recurrence.
The procedure is performed by our specialists at ILS Hospitals using a tiny tube, known as a catheter, which is inserted through the veins in the wrist. The site of the blockage is temporarily opened by balloon inflation, and a stent is inserted to keep the artery patent. We advise the procedure in stable angina patients or other conditions similar to this.
Our cardiologists put a catheter into the blocked coronary artery through a small incision in the wrist. Subsequently, a stent is placed to keep the artery patent and prevent re-narrowing. Specialists at ILS Hospitals advise this procedure in patients with stable angina who have abnormal stress test results suggesting extensive blockage. We use state-of-the-art imaging modalities to obtain an accurate picture that guides the procedure and yields the best outcome.
Our services
- Coronary angiography: We use this test prior to angioplasty to assess the site and extent of narrowing of the coronary arteries.
- Balloon angioplasty: We expand a narrowed artery with a balloon, increasing blood flow to the heart.
- Stent placement: Experts will place a stent in the artery to keep it open and prevent recurrence.
- Minimally invasive procedures: We enter the coronary artery via the wrist or groin for improved recovery rates and less scarring.
- Pre-procedure consultation and diagnostic testing: We perform tests, including stress Testing and CT echocardiography, to assess the patient’s cardiac status and determine the most appropriate course of treatment.
- Follow-up and post-procedure care: Our team closely monitors patients for any complications that may arise.
