Angioplasty, also known as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), is an advanced, minimally invasive procedure used to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries and restore normal blood flow to the heart. It is one of the most effective treatments for coronary artery disease and is commonly performed to relieve chest pain, prevent heart attacks, and improve overall heart function.
Angioplasty is recommended when significant arterial blockage is detected through investigations such as an angiogram. The procedure helps improve blood circulation to the heart muscle and reduces the risk of serious cardiac complications.
Angioplasty is performed to:
Treat blocked or narrowed coronary arteries
Relieve symptoms such as chest pain and breathlessness
Reduce the risk of heart attack
Improve heart muscle oxygen supply
Restore normal daily activity tolerance
The procedure is conducted in a catheterization laboratory under controlled conditions. A thin catheter with a balloon at its tip is guided to the blocked artery through the wrist or groin. The balloon is inflated to widen the artery, and a stent is placed to keep the artery open, ensuring long-term blood flow improvement.
Depending on the condition, angioplasty may involve:
Balloon angioplasty
Drug-eluting stent placement
Primary angioplasty during heart attack
Complex angioplasty for multiple blockages
Angioplasty is recommended for:
Patients with coronary artery disease
Individuals with unstable angina
Patients with acute or previous heart attacks
Patients with severe arterial narrowing detected on angiogram
Minimally invasive procedure
Faster recovery compared to surgery
Immediate improvement in blood flow
Reduced chest pain and symptoms
Short hospital stay
Post-procedure care includes medications, lifestyle modification, and regular cardiac follow-ups to maintain stent patency and heart health.
Advanced interventional cardiology facilities
Experienced cardiology team
Safe and monitored procedural environment
Focus on long-term heart health
Angioplasty is a life-saving procedure that restores blood flow to the heart and significantly improves quality of life for patients with coronary artery disease.
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