Coronary Angioplasty (also known as Percutaneous Coronary Intervention or PCI) is a minimally invasive catheter-based procedure used to open clogged heart arteries and restore vital blood flow to the heart muscle.
When is Angioplasty Advised?
When cholesterol plaques severely narrow the coronary arteries, patients often experience angina (chest pressure), shortness of breath during exertion, or in severe situations, an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack). Senior Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Bhupendra Bathla evaluates each patient with coronary angiography to determine whether medication, balloon angioplasty, or stent implantation is optimal.
How Drug-Eluting Stents Work
During the procedure, a tiny balloon is gently inflated at the site of the arterial blockage to compress the plaque. A drug-eluting stent (a microscopic expandable mesh tube) is then permanently placed to keep the vessel open and release medication that prevents future renarrowing.
Rapid Recovery & Cath Lab Safety
With radial artery access (through the wrist), patients experience minimal discomfort, can walk within hours, and typically return home within 24 to 48 hours. For cardiac emergency consultations, Shri Vinayak Hospital Kota maintains 24/7 round-the-clock cardiac ER facilities.
