Coronary Angioplasty Treatment in Shalimar Bagh, Delhi
Coronary Angioplasty (also known as Percutaneous Coronary Intervention – PCI) is a minimally invasive procedure used to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries and restore normal blood flow to the heart muscle.
At Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Dr. Nityanand Tripathi, Principal Director & HOD – Cardiology & Electrophysiology, specializes in both simple and complex coronary angioplasties, including Left Main, bifurcation, and Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) interventions.
What is Coronary Angioplasty?
During Coronary Angioplasty, a thin catheter with a small balloon at its tip is guided to the site of the blockage in the coronary artery. The balloon is inflated to compress the plaque against the artery wall, widening the vessel. In most cases, a drug-eluting stent is then placed to keep the artery open and prevent re-narrowing.
The procedure is usually performed immediately after Coronary Angiography if a significant blockage is found (ad-hoc angioplasty), or it may be planned as a separate procedure.
Who Needs Coronary Angioplasty?
Coronary Angioplasty may be recommended if you have:
- Significant narrowing or blockage of one or more coronary arteries
- Chest pain (angina) not well controlled with medicines
- Recent heart attack (acute coronary syndrome)
- Unstable angina
- Positive stress test or significant findings on CT angiography
- Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle affecting quality of life
Types of Coronary Angioplasty
- Primary Angioplasty: Emergency angioplasty performed during an ongoing heart attack
- Elective Angioplasty: Planned procedure for stable coronary artery disease
- Complex Angioplasty: Includes Left Main (LMCA), bifurcation lesions, calcified arteries, and Chronic Total Occlusions (CTO)
- Rotablation / IVL Assisted Angioplasty: For heavily calcified blockages
Benefits of Coronary Angioplasty
- Restores blood flow to the heart muscle
- Relieves chest pain and improves exercise capacity
- Minimally invasive with faster recovery than bypass surgery
- Can be life-saving during a heart attack
- Improves quality of life and long-term outcomes
Why Choose Dr. Nityanand Tripathi for Coronary Angioplasty?
Dr. Nityanand Tripathi is a highly experienced interventional cardiologist with more than 31 years of expertise. As the Principal Director & HOD of Cardiology & Electrophysiology at Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh, he offers:
- Extensive experience in complex coronary interventions (LMCA, bifurcation, CTO)
- Expertise in advanced techniques – Rotablation, Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL), IVUS, OCT, FFR & iFR
- High procedural success rates
- Patient-centric approach with detailed counseling
- Comprehensive cardiac care at a leading tertiary care hospital