Heart Angioplasty cost in India

Who Needs Coronary Angioplasty?

• Patients experiencing severe heart attacks requiring immediate blood flow restoration to the heart muscles.
• Individuals with unstable angina that persists even at rest.
• Those with refractory angina that does not improve with medical therapy.
• Cases of ST-elevation and NonST-elevation heart attacks
• Patients with moderate to severe ischaemia in a medium- or large-sized region
• Individuals suffering from coronary or renal artery stenosis leading to significant symptoms.

• Inform the surgeon about any ongoing prescription, supplement intake, and any active allergies.
• The surgeon may advise against certain medications, especially blood thinners and instruct their patients to fast a few hours before the surgery.
• Restrain from nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol consumption.
• If you have diabetes, discuss any necessary alteration concerning insulin intake
• Inform the surgeon about any:
  • Pre-existing medical condition (bleeding disorders)
  • Implants in your body (pacemaker)
  • Body metal piercings or tattoos
  • Undergoing pregnancy

Steps Involved in Performing Coronary Angioplasty Surgery

Step 1: Before attaching monitoring devices to track vital signs throughout the PTCA procedure, the area where the catheter will be inserted is cleaned and numbed. 

Step 2: A thin, flexible tube (catheter) with a deflated balloon at its tip is inserted into a large artery, often in the leg or the radial artery in the forearm.

Step 3: The catheter is carefully guided through the arteries using X-ray guidance to reach the blocked or narrowed portion of the coronary artery.

Step 4: This inflation compresses the artery walls, widening the narrowed passage and restoring normal blood flow.

Step 5 (optional): In some cases, a stent (a small wire mesh) may be placed at the blockage area to provide structural support and prevent re-narrowing of the artery.

Essential Steps for Recovery After Coronary Angioplasty

• Strictly follow the guidelines for proper wound care management given by your surgeon.
• Avoid strenuous activity for a week and slowly increase your movements.
• Stick to the surgeon’s prescribed medications, especially when it’s blood thinners.
• Maintain a heart-healthy diet and gradually resume your routine diet.
• The surgeon can determine whether to have sexual intercourse, as the recovery process depends upon the individual.
• Participate in cardiac rehabilitation programs and perform exercises regularly.
• Make sure to attend all follow-up appointments with your surgeon.

Factors Affecting the Cost of Coronary Angioplasty

• Duration of stay at the hospital
• Cost of the accommodated room
• The hospital’s location, infrastructure, and facilities
• Surgeon’s experience and expertise
• Other Pre- and postoperative costs
• Type of surgical technique performed
• Type of stent used
• Diagnostic tests, medications, and anaesthesia fees
• Follow-up appointments costs
• Insurance coverage

Know the Difference Between Angiography and Angioplasty

• An angiogram/angiography is an imaging procedure that utilises X-rays to see the insides of the veins. It involves injecting a special dye known as a contrast medium into the veins to highlight them and detect any blockages.
• Angioplasty is a treatment procedure used to open narrowed or blocked arteries and improve blood flow. It often follows an angiography and involves inserting a thin catheter with a balloon into the narrowed artery and inflating it to widen it, or rarely a stent to keep it open.