The recent times have witnessed a significant growth in people affected by coronary diseases, most of these being a result of clogged arteries and heart blocks. While many of these conditions can be treated with the latest treatment technologies, they may lead to life threatening complications if left untreated for long.
The institute of cardiology wing at Billroth Hospital is one of the top heart hospitals in Chennai, Tamil Nadu with its world class facilities and highly skilled team of experts. The treatment procedures such as PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) including coronary angioplasty and stenting are conducted here with the best cardiac surgeon in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Coronary angioplasty and stenting are therapeutic procedures that are done to treat blocked or narrowed arteries. The blockage is mainly caused due to stenotic segments or plague build-ups as a result of elevated cholesterol levels. Procedures such as angioplasty and stenting help in the widening of these arteries and removal of blocks to restore normal blood flow through these blood vessels.
Scope of the procedure
Billroth Hospital offers one of the best angioplasty treatments in Tamil Nadu. The procedure here is widely acknowledged for the high-quality stents used and the expertise of surgeons here.
Angioplasty and stenting procedures are ideally carried out for patients experiencing the following conditions: -
- Blockages in coronary arteries
- Those experiencing chest discomforts
- Those who are at a risk of having heart attacks due to blockages
The procedure
The procedure of coronary angioplasty and stenting is performed under local anaesthesia and involves a catheter with deflated balloon into the artery. This is inserted through an artery either at the arm or wrist areas or in the groin area. The catheter is then guided to the blocked coronary artery, with the assistance of X-ray video.
Once the catheter is positioned near the area of the block the balloon is inflated to widen the area and then stents are used to hold on the walls in the widened position. The various benefits of the procedure in improving the blood flow and health of the patient. It also reduces the risk of heart failure due to clocks.
The cardiology wing at Billroth hospital offers the best angioplasty treatment in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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Mail Us : billrothcardio@gmail.com
