What is coronary angioplasty?
A thin catheter is passed from the wrist or groin to the blocked coronary artery. A balloon widens the narrowing and a stent keeps the artery open. The procedure is done under local anaesthesia and you stay awake.
Angioplasty and Stent Treatment in Gorakhpur — Dr Rahul Ranjan
Coronary angioplasty opens a blocked heart artery with a balloon and a stent, restoring blood flow within minutes. Dr Rahul Ranjan performs elective and emergency angioplasty in Gorakhpur using drug-eluting stents.
Jai Hospital, Gorakhnath Road, Mirzapur Pachpedwa, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273015
Emergency primary angioplasty, 24/7
Radial (wrist) route for faster recovery
Drug-eluting stents of international quality
Discharge usually within 24–48 hours
Who needs angioplasty?
Angioplasty is advised when angiography shows a significant blockage causing symptoms or risk.
- Ongoing heart attack (primary angioplasty within the golden hour)
- Unstable angina or repeated chest pain
- Severe single or multi-vessel blockage on angiography
- Positive stress test with limiting symptoms
Recovery and after-care
Most patients walk the same evening and return to office work in a week. Blood thinners, statins, blood-pressure control, a low-salt diet and supervised walking are essential. Follow-up visits are scheduled at 1 month, 3 months and then yearly.
Frequently asked questions
How much time does angioplasty take?
A routine single-vessel angioplasty takes about 45–60 minutes. Emergency angioplasty during a heart attack is started as soon as the patient reaches the cath lab.
Is angioplasty painful?
No. It is performed under local anaesthesia; you may feel mild pressure at the wrist or groin puncture site.
Can a stented artery block again?
Restenosis is uncommon with modern drug-eluting stents, but medicines, quitting tobacco and follow-up are essential to prevent new blockages.
Consult Dr Rahul Ranjan in Gorakhpur
Call +917294926677 or +919415229147 for appointments and cardiac emergencies.