What is Angioplasty?
When we consume a lot of food containing a high amount of cholesterol it starts getting deposited in the wall of our coronary arteries which causes narrowing of the lumen of arteries. As per the best heart specialist in Ahmedabad, this can cause a reduction in blood flow to your heart, which can lead to chest pain or even a heart attack. The procedure through which the blocked arteries are opened in order to achieve normal blood flow is called Coronary Angioplasty which is also known as PTCA (Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty).
What happens in the process?
As per the best cardiologist doctor in Ahmedabad, the Angioplasty process involves a catheter (thin tube) being inserted in the blood vessel with the help of the elbow/groin. The catheter is moved into and across the blockage. The stent (metal device) is then inserted with the balloon catheter. The balloon on the end is inflated which opens the blocked vessels and restores the normal blood flow. At times, a stent is also left behind to enhance the chances of the artery staying open.
When do you need it?
Arteries can get blocked/narrowed due to many reasons such as minerals, blood, cholesterol, muscle cells known as plaque.
With Angioplasty you can treat the following:
- Narrow blockage of the arteries transferring blood to the heart
- Chest pain
- Blocked arteries in the limbs or neck
- It may be performed after a heart attack to reduced the muscle damage caused by a heart attack
Preparation
If you are getting Coronary Angioplasty in Ahmedabad or anywhere else make sure you have planned your transportation after the procedure. You will be asked not to eat some hours before the surgery. Blood test, ECG and chest x-ray will be followed by shaving and cleaning the area where the catheter will be inserted to avoid chances of infection. Make sure you are ready before you head to your Angioplasty in Ahmedabad or elsewhere. Post-surgery you will need to rest for 12-24 hrs.
Benefits
If you’re getting Angioplasty by the best cardiologist doctor in Ahmedabad you must know few benefits:
- It can restore blood flow without a major surgery
- It doesn’t require replacing blood vessels as in bypass surgery
- It is performed without anaesthesia minimizing the chances of stroke
As per Dr. Subhash Chaudhari– the best cardiologist doctor in Ahmedabad, it is very important to eat a healthy diet low in fat and cholesterol along with exercise as per your doctor’s recommendation. Angioplasty does not cure the cause of the blockage in your arteries and arteries may become narrow again. Hence stop smoking, stressing unnecessarily and start following a healthy regime.
When to call the doctor?
If you’re feeling any of the following then reach out best heart specialist in Ahmedabad if you’re an Ahmedabad resident:
- Severe chest pain
- Numbness in arm/leg or they turning blue
- Have shortness of breath
- Bleeding, bruise, swelling where the procedure was carried out
If you are looking for Coronary Angioplasty in Ahmedabad then Dr. Subhash Chaudhari is the best one out there . With years of expertise, he is known as the best heart specialist in Ahmedabad who offers the best treatments and provides a homely environment. To get more details about Angioplasty, feel free to reach out.
Contact:
(+91) 93169 44744 (OPD)
(+91) 98795 75903 (Emergency)
sarthak.heartcare@gmail.com
Monday – Saturday: 10 pm – 12 pm
Sundays: Closed
