Angioplasty and Stenting

Angioplasty and Stenting in India

Angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that reopens arteries narrowed or blocked by fatty deposits, restoring healthy blood flow to the heart. A small mesh tube called a stent is usually placed to keep the vessel open. It is one of the most common and effective treatments for coronary artery disease, often relieving chest pain and, in emergencies, helping to stop a heart attack in its tracks.

What it treats

Angioplasty is used when coronary arteries become narrowed by plaque, reducing blood supply to the heart muscle. This can cause chest pain and breathlessness and, if an artery blocks suddenly, a heart attack. Reopening the vessel restores flow and protects the heart.

How the procedure works

Through a small puncture in the wrist or groin, a thin tube is guided to the narrowed artery. A tiny balloon is inflated to widen the vessel, and a stent is left in place to hold it open. Most stents are drug-coated to help keep the artery from narrowing again.

A minimally invasive approach

Because there is no large incision, angioplasty is far gentler than open surgery. It is usually done under local anaesthetic with light sedation, the hospital stay is short, often just a day or two, and most people are back to normal activities quickly.

Recovery and aftercare

After the procedure you will rest briefly before going home. Blood-thinning medication is important to keep the stent clear, and your cardiologist will guide you on this carefully. Lasting benefit comes from pairing the procedure with healthy habits: good diet, activity, and stopping smoking.

In an emergency

During a heart attack, prompt angioplasty can be life-saving by quickly reopening the blocked artery and limiting damage to the heart muscle. Speed matters enormously here, which is why access to a capable cardiac centre is so important.

How we help

Heart care should be expert, prompt and clear. We connect you with accredited cardiac hospitals and experienced interventional cardiologists in India, explain your options and likely costs upfront, and coordinate everything from assessment to procedure and follow-up, so you can focus on your recovery.

We are a medical facilitation service, not a healthcare provider. All medical care is delivered by the accredited hospitals and qualified specialists in our network. Treatment suitability and outcomes are determined by your treating doctors.