What are Angioplasty (PTCA)
Angioplasty, also known as percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), is a minimally invasive procedure used to open blocked or narrowed coronary arteries. This procedure is commonly performed to restore blood flow to the heart muscle in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) or a heart attack. During angioplasty, a thin catheter with a deflated balloon at its tip is inserted into the blocked artery. Once in place, the balloon is inflated to compress the plaque against the artery walls, widening the artery and restoring blood flow.
Symptoms
- Chest pain or discomfort (angina)
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Nausea or vomiting
- Sweating
- Pain, numbness, or tingling in the arms, shoulders, neck, jaw, or back
Notes
Angioplasty is often performed in conjunction with the placement of a stent, a small mesh tube that helps keep the artery open and prevents it from re-narrowing. This combined procedure is referred to as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and is an effective treatment option for many patients with CAD.
Procedures
The angioplasty procedure involves several key steps, beginning with the insertion of a catheter into the femoral or radial artery in the groin or wrist, respectively. The catheter is carefully guided to the blocked coronary artery using X-ray imaging. Once in position, the balloon at the tip of the catheter is inflated to compress the plaque and widen the artery. In some cases, a stent may be inserted to help keep the artery open.
- Preparation of the patient, including administration of sedation or anesthesia
- Insertion of a catheter into the femoral or radial artery
- Guidance of the catheter to the blocked coronary artery using X-ray imaging
- Inflation of the balloon to compress the plaque and widen the artery
- Placement of a stent, if necessary, to maintain artery patency
- Monitoring of the patient for any complications and post-procedure care
Risk
- Bleeding or bruising at the catheter insertion site
- Allergic reaction to contrast dye
- Blood vessel damage or dissection
- Heart attack or stroke
- Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats)
- Restenosis (re-narrowing of the artery)
Advantages
- Minimally invasive procedure with low risk of complications
- Effective in restoring blood flow to the heart muscle
- Short recovery time and hospital stay compared to open-heart surgery
- Improved symptoms and quality of life for many patients
Includes
- Doctor fees
- OT charges
- Anesthetic charges
- Drugs
- Investigation
- Professional charges
- Room rents
- Nursing & Administrative charges
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