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What is Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)?
Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) is also called Percutaneous Coronary Intervention [PCI]. It is a minimally invasive medical procedure that helps to open up or widen the blocked coronary arteries and provides blood supply to the heart muscle without any obstruction. There are different types of PTCA and they are:
What are the advantages of PTCA?
The advantages of PTCA are as follows:
What are the indications of PTCA?
Indications for PTCA are the following:
What is the preparation for PTCA?
What are the steps involved in PTCA?
What is the postprocedure care/recovery care for PTCA?
Who can perform PTCA [Right specialist type for PTCA]?
PTCA can be performed by:
What is the cost of PTCA?
Cost of PTCA depends on:
Minimum cost for Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) in Hyderabad starts from Rs.70,000
Average expenses for Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) in Hyderabad is approximately Rs.90,000
Maximum amount to be paid for Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) in Hyderabad rises to Rs.1,40,000
Is PTCA a major surgery or minor surgery?
PTCA is either a major or minor procedure depending on the severity of the blockage of blood vessels and the health condition of the patient.
What is the eligibility criteria for PTCA?
People who can undergo PTCA are:
What is the ineligibility criteria for PTCA?
People who cannot undergo PTCA are:
What are the risks and complications associated with PTCA?
The following are the risks and complications involved in PTCA:
How long does it take to complete PTCA?
A surgeon may take almost 30-60 minutes to complete the procedure and sometimes it may take more than the usual time depending on the severity of the blockage and the health condition of the patient.
What is the recovery time?
Individuals who undergo PTCA along with a stent will able to walk after 6 hours of the procedure.
What is the success rate of PTCA?
The success rate of PTCA depends on:
However, the success rate of PTCA maybe around 90%.
Is PTCA painful?
PTCA involves the insertion of a catheter in the coronary artery of an individual and this may cause mild to moderate pain. In a few cases, local anesthesia is given to numb the area and the individual does not feel any pain during the insertion and removal of the catheter from the artery.
Is PTCA permanent?
PTCA is not a permanent procedure as the catheter tube is withdrawn from the body after evaluating the blood vessels. In a few cases, a stent will be placed in the blocked blood vessels.
What are the long-term results of PTCA?
Long-term results of PTCA are:
However, in the long run, PTCA may cause hypertension and may need to perform another PTCA.
Can PTCA be detected in future?
PTCA uses a contrast dye to check any blockages in the blood vessels. This dye normally stays only for about 30 minutes to 2 hours in the body and hence PTCA cannot be detected in the future. However, in a few cases, a stent may be placed and it can be detected under X-ray examination.
What are the options if PTCA fails?
If Angioplasty fails, then the doctor may suggest open surgery to clear the blockages in the blood vessels.
What are the alternatives for PTCA?
Some of the alternatives for PTCA are: