Angioplasty : Treatment, Cost, Side Effect, Procedure and Affordable Hospital

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Angioplasty
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Angioplasty

• About Angioplasty
• Angioplasty is a medical procedure that doctors
  often perform immediately after a heart attack.
• Angioplasty may reduce the risk of having another
  heart attack or needing open-heart bypass
  surgery.
• The Angioplasty is most effective if the doctor
  performs it within the 24 hours after a heart
  attack.

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Symptoms

• For what Angioplasty is used?
• An angioplasty your doctor can perform to open
  the blood vessels that supply blood to your heart
  muscle. These blood vessels are also known
  as coronary arteries. Doctors often perform
  angioplasty immediately after a heart attack.
• The angioplasty is also called a "percutaneous
  transluminal coronary angioplasty." In many
  cases, they insert a coronary artery
  stent following angioplasty. The stent helps keep
  the blood flowing and the artery from narrowing
  again.
• Having an angioplasty within the first hours
  after a heart attack may reduce your risk of
  having another. Timing is crucial.
• Angioplasty performed after more than 24 hours of
  heart attack may not provide any benefits. The
  faster you receive treatment for a heart attack,
  the lower the risk of heart failure and other
  complications.
• Angioplasty can also relieve the symptoms of
  heart disease if you haven't had a heart attack.

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Treatment

• What is the Treatment cost of Angioplasty in
  India?
• The treatment cost of Angioplasty in India will
  be Rs. 1 - 3 lakh depending upon the type of
  stent and facilities.
• Which doctor to be consulted for Angioplasty in
  India?
• Heart doctor or a cardiologist.
• Which hospital to be preferred for Angioplasty
  in India?
• Medanta - The Medicity hospital in India to be
  preferred for Angioplasty in India.

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FAQ's

• 1. Are there any side effects of angioplasty?
• 35 - 45 of the people who have undergone
  angioplasty experience recurrent narrowing of
  arteries in the areas where the balloons were
  inserted. Stents can be placed to prevent the
  blocks from recurring.
• There is the risk of coronary artery damage
  during angioplasty
• Though extremely rare there are chances of a
  stroke happening during angioplasty
• Kidney damage may result due to the dye used
  during angioplasty. The doctor usually uses a
  very limited amount of dye if you have a history
  of kidney problems and also makes sure you are
  well hydrated during angioplasty.
• There is risk of blood clots or scar tissue
  forming in the stent.
• During angioplasty, you may experience irregular
  heart rhythm, which usually corrects itself after
  the procedure is complete.
• There may be side effects from the medicines you
  need to take after angioplasty

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• 2. Who are not eligible for angioplasty?
• You are not eligible for angioplasty if
• you have diabetes
• you have multiple blockages in heart
• your heart muscle is weak
• the main artery which brings the blood into your
  heart is too narrow
• 3. Are the any steps to be ensured after
  angioplasty?
• After undergoing an angioplasty procedure you
  need to take care of the following factors
• You need to take your medicines religiously,
  especially the medicines given for anti-clotting.
  Do not stop taking the anti-clotting and
  anti-platelet medicines without consulting the
  doctor. They are very essential to keep strokes
  and heart attacks at bay.

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• One week after angioplasty, you need to go for a
  general physical check-up, get an ECG done, get
  your blood pressurechecked and undergo some
  laboratory tests.
• Avoid any strenuous exercises, including hiking,
  bicycle rides for about two weeks after
  angioplasty
• You need to avoid driving and taking long drives
  for two weeks after angioplasty
• You need to report to the doctor immediately if
  you experience pain in the chest or in the leg or
  wrist, allergic reaction to medications,
  experience dizziness and weakness, shivering,
  fever, and chills
• 4. How long will it take to recover from
  angioplasty?
• You can return to normal activities after around
  4 days of angioplasty although, you should avoid
  any strenuous work or lifting any object heavier
  than 6 Kg's for at least 4 weeks after
  angioplasty. You also need to avoid driving, long
  drives, strenuous exercises such as swimming and
  hiking for at least 4 weeks after angioplasty.

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• 5. Who undergoes angioplasty?
• Your cardiologist decides best if you need
  angioplasty or not based on medical tests
  reports. If you have any of the below, you would
  be advised angioplasty
• Atherosclerosis (condition of reduced blood flow
  to the heart due to hard, narrow, or stiffen
  arteries)
• A heart attack
• Frequent chest pain (angina) that is not
  responding to medications and lifestyle changes
• 6. What are the advantages of angioplasty?
• Increases the flow of blood to the heart
• Decreases heart attack risk
• Reduces angina risk
• Smaller incision so spend less time in the
  hospital
• Faster recovery

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