Angioplasty Surgery (PTCA)

Your heart works tirelessly, pumping life-giving blood to every corner of your body. But when the arteries that supply blood to your heart become narrowed or blocked by a buildup of cholesterol and plaque, your heart struggles to get the oxygen it desperately needs. This can cause severe chest pain (angina) or even lead to a life-threatening heart attack.

**Angioplasty** (Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty, or PTCA) is a minimally invasive, life-saving procedure used to gently open these blocked arteries and restore healthy blood flow.

Our experienced cardiology team at Prakash Hospital performs this delicate procedure with precision, often providing immediate relief from symptoms and protecting your heart from future damage.

Before the Procedure: We will review your medical history, perform blood tests, and prepare you emotionally and physically. You'll be given a mild sedative to help you relax, but you will remain awake during the procedure.

During the Procedure: Our cardiologist will carefully guide a thin, flexible tube (catheter) through a blood vessel in your wrist or groin up to your heart. A tiny balloon at the tip of the catheter is inflated at the site of the blockage, pushing the plaque against the artery walls and widening the path. In most cases, a small wire mesh tube called a **stent** is left in place to keep the artery permanently propped open.

Because there are no major incisions, the procedure is surprisingly quick—usually taking between 30 minutes to 2 hours.