Coronary angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure. During this procedure, your cardiologist will dilate a balloon at the site of blockage in the heart blood vessels.
This procedure dilates coronary arteries, enabling easy blood flow in these arteries. A stent is implanted at the site of blockage to keep your artery open. A primary angioplasty is usually done as a life-saving procedure during an acute heart attack. To prevent restenosis, a drug-eluting stent is inserted. This kind of stent delivers a drug locally to the blood artery wall that prevents the blockage from coming back.
Bifurcation lesion angioplasty is a type of angioplasty for blockage in a site where the artery divides into two branches. In this condition, both branches of the artery have narrowed. Due to its risky location, it is more challenging to treat. Unlike single artery blockage, if a balloon angioplasty is done in one artery here, there is a significant risk of another branch closing.
Newer bifurcation lesion angioplasty reduces this risk by preserving the main blood vessel and the side branch. This minimally invasive procedure reduces the risk of side branch closure and lowers the need for bypass surgery. In addition, compared to bypass surgery, bifurcation lesion angioplasty requires a short hospital stay and fast recovery.
The invasive cardiology department at Aster Hospital is known for excellence in the field of invasive procedures and diagnostics. With top-notch modern surgical equipment and an excellent team of qualified specialists, Aster Hospital is known to provide the best management and services in cardiology. Here are the diagnostic facilities and amenities provided at Aster.
