What is Complex Angioplasty?

Verified by Dr. Brajesh Kumar Kunwar – Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai.

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading health concern in India and around the world. It occurs when fatty deposits, called plaque, build up within the arteries that supply blood to the heart. This buildup can narrow the arteries and restrict blood flow, potentially leading to chest pain (angina) or a heart attack. Complex angioplasty is an interventional cardiology procedure designed to open blocked arteries in patients with complex forms of CAD.

What is Complex Angioplasty?

Complex angioplasty is a more advanced form of traditional angioplasty and stenting. It is used to treat challenging blockages that may not be suitable for standard procedures, including:

• Chronic total occlusions (CTOs): Blockages that have been present for an extended period.
• Heavy calcification: Hardened calcium deposits within the artery.
• Bifurcation lesions: Blockages located where an artery branches into two.
• Long blockages: Extensive narrowing of the artery.

Benefits of Complex Angioplasty

Complex angioplasty offers numerous benefits for patients with severe or complicated coronary artery disease:

• Improved blood flow: The procedure restores blood flow to the heart muscle, reducing symptoms of angina and the risk of a heart attack.
• Enhanced quality of life: Patients often experience improved energy levels, less chest pain, and a greater ability to engage in physical activities.
• Alternative to bypass surgery: In many cases, complex angioplasty is a less invasive alternative to open-heart surgery, potentially offering shorter recovery times.

Complex Angioplasty in India

India has seen a surge in the development of advanced cardiac care centers with specialists capable of performing complex angioplasty. This has significantly improved access to this life-saving procedure for Indians with complex CAD. 

Apollo Hospitals in Navi Mumbai offers complex angioplasty procedures under the expertise of senior cardiologists with the availability of superior infrastructure. With availability of high-end procedures like IVUS, OCT, Rota & IVL, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai is the leading centre of all types of complex angioplasty.

Consult our expert, Dr. Brajesh Kumar Kunwar – Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai to know more about complex angioplasty.

Call 022 6280 6280 for an appointment.