Angioplasty opened your blocked heart artery. A stent was placed, your blood flow improved and your chest discomfort settled. Then, months or even years later, familiar symptoms returned. Does this mean the angioplasty failed? Has the same blockage returned? Will you need another stent—or even bypass surgery? The answer is not always straightforward. An artery […]
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For many patients, angioplasty and stent placement seem inseparable. A balloon opens the blocked heart artery, and a metal stent is placed to keep it open. But does every blockage need a permanent stent? In carefully selected patients, a drug-coated balloon, or DCB, can treat the narrowed artery without leaving another layer of metal behind. […]
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When heart disease runs in a family, it is natural to feel concerned. If your father had a heart attack, your mother underwent angioplasty, or a brother or sister developed heart disease at a relatively young age, you may wonder: “Does this mean I will also develop heart disease?” The answer is no—not necessarily. […]
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Heart disease is often associated with lifestyle factors such as smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity and lack of physical activity. While these remain extremely important, there is another risk factor that cannot be ignored: Your family history. If your parents, siblings or other close blood relatives developed heart disease—especially at a relatively […]
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Coronary angioplasty has become a routine treatment for many heart blockages. But some blockages are much harder to treat because the artery contains severe calcium deposits. In these cases, an ordinary balloon may not expand the artery properly, and a stent may not open completely. This is where Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL), often called Shockwave Angioplasty, […]
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For some people with severe coronary artery disease, treatment is relatively straightforward. A blockage is identified, the overall health of the patient is good, and the cardiology team can choose between medicines, angioplasty or bypass surgery based primarily on the coronary anatomy. But not every heart patient fits into this category. What happens when a […]
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Undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a major step in treating severe coronary artery disease. For many patients, bypass surgery successfully restores blood flow to areas of the heart affected by significant blockages. However, having bypass surgery does not mean that coronary artery disease can never cause problems again. Years after CABG—or sometimes even […]
Read MorePatients searching for the best cardiologist in Dibrugarh may have different cardiac needs. Some may need routine evaluation for chest pain, blood pressure or irregular heartbeat. Others may have complex coronary blockages, severe heart-valve disease, poor heart function or a previous cardiac procedure that has not provided the expected improvement. Dibrugarh has local hospitals, medical […]
Read MoreHeart disease can become especially challenging when a patient has a complex coronary blockage, severe aortic valve narrowing or a high risk of open-heart surgery. Patients and families searching for the best cardiologist in Assam may sometimes need the opinion of an experienced interventional cardiologist who regularly manages complex and high-risk heart conditions. Dr. Dhamodaran […]
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Receiving a heart stent is often a life-saving procedure. For many patients, it marks the end of a frightening experience caused by blocked arteries and the beginning of recovery. However, one of the biggest misconceptions is believing that once a stent has been placed, the heart problem is permanently solved. In reality, a heart stent […]
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