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Dr. B. Madan Mohan

Cardiologist
31 years experience overall
 
1200 Consultation fee at clinic

Dr. A.L. Narayanan

Cardiologist
48 years experience overall
 
1000 Consultation fee at clinic

Dr. Kailash A Jain

Cardiothoracic Surgeon
23 years experience overall
 
1500 Consultation fee at clinic

Dr. Janarthana Reddy

Cardiothoracic Surgeon
43 years experience overall
  
1000 Consultation fee at clinic

Dr. Gopal Murugesan

Cardiologist
27 years experience overall
  
800 Consultation fee at clinic

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Dr. C. Saravanane

Cardiothoracic Surgeon
26 years experience overall
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What is Coronary Angioplasty?

Coronary Angioplasty, a minimally-invasive procedure done to remove fat deposits from the narrowed blood vessels (Atherosclerosis). The procedure is done with a narrow catheter with a balloon-like structure, in the end, used to widen the artery and position a stent near the blocked blood vessel.


What are the advantages of Coronary Angioplasty?

Advantages of Coronary Angioplasty are:

  1. Minimally invasive procedure
  2. Performed to remove the plaque that is formed in the blood vessels
  3. Widening of narrowed blood vessels or arteries
  4. Normalized blood flow to the heart


What are indications for Coronary Angioplasty?

Coronary Angioplasty is indicated in the following conditions:

  1. Heart attack
  2. Angina
  3. Ischemia
  4. Coronary heart disease


What are the steps involved in Coronary Angioplasty?

The following are the steps involved in Coronary Angioplasty:

  1. The patient is sedated and a catheter or a small tube is inserted into the large artery and is directed through the artery until the catheter reaches the vessel that needed to be examined.X-rays of the blood vessels will be taken.
  2. Then, a balloon catheter will be inflated to widen the narrowed artery and a stent will be placed in the blocked artery to prevent the blockage of the blood vessel. Later, the catheter will be removed from the large artery


Who are the best surgeons/doctors to perform Coronary Angioplasty?

A certified and trained Vascular surgeon or a Cardiologist who is well experienced in performing Coronary Angioplasty can perform this procedure.


What is the cost of Coronary Angioplasty?

Minimum cost for Coronary Angioplasty in Chennai starts from Rs. 1,28,250

Average expenses for Coronary Angioplasty in Chennai is approximately Rs. 2,28,000

Maximum amount to be paid for Coronary Angioplasty in Chennai rises up to Rs.3,23,000


Cost of Coronary Angioplasty depends on factors such as:

  1. Admission fee
  2. Doctor fee
  3. Patient Age
  4. The medical condition of the patient
  5. Post-surgical complications that are involved
  6. Type of Hospital
  7. The admission room that you opted for
  8. Any other lab tests or examination tests such as X-ray, ECG, etc


Is Coronary Angioplasty a major procedure or minor procedure?

Coronary Angioplasty can be either a major or minor procedure depending on the patient's medical condition and the blood vessel blockage to be treated.


What are the risks and complications associated with Coronary Angioplasty?

The following are the risks and complications involved in Coronary Angioplasty:

  1. Injury at the catheter insertion site
  2. Infection and Bleeding
  3. Damage to kidneys
  4. Irregular heartbeat
  5. Heart attack or stroke


How long does it take to complete Coronary Angioplasty?

Coronary Angioplasty may take around 1-2 hours to complete.


What is the recovery time for Coronary Angioplasty?

An individual may take around 3-4 days to completely recover from Coronary Angioplasty.


What is the success rate of Coronary Angioplasty?

The success rate of Coronary Angioplasty depends on the following factors: 

  1. Patient Age
  2. The medical condition of the patient
  3. Experience of the doctor

However, the success rate of Coronary Angioplasty maybe 92%


Is Coronary Angioplasty  Permanent?

Coronary Angioplasty is a permanent procedure as the stent will remain in the artery permanently and the catheter tube is withdrawn from the body after placing the stent in the blocked arteries. 


What are the long-term results of Coronary Angioplasty?

Few of the long-term results of Coronary Angioplasty are:

  1. Decreased chances of open-heart surgery
  2. Reduced symptoms of a cardiac disease
  3. Improved blood supply
  4. Improved quality of life of the patient


What are the alternatives for Coronary Angioplasty?

Few of the alternatives for Coronary Angioplasty are:

  1. Bypass Grafts
  2. Coronary Atherectomy
  3. Use of Medical therapeutic agents
  4. Open heart surgery
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