“My cholesterol is normal. Then how did I have a heart attack?” This is a question cardiologists hear surprisingly often. Most people associate heart disease almost entirely with cholesterol. And there is a good reason for that: high LDL cholesterol is one of the most important contributors to the development of coronary artery disease. But […]
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Being told that you have severe or multiple heart blockages is concerning enough. But for some patients, there is another challenge: “My doctors say bypass surgery may be too risky. Does that mean nothing else can be done?” Not necessarily. Some patients who are considered poor candidates for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) may still […]
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“You have a heart blockage, but there is a lot of calcium in the artery.” Patients often hear this after a coronary angiogram and wonder: “Why does calcium matter? Can’t the doctor simply put in a stent?” Sometimes it is not that simple. A heavily calcified coronary artery can behave very differently from a normal […]
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By Dr. K. Dhamodaran Interventional Cardiologist | Chennai Being told that one of your heart arteries is 100% blocked can sound frightening. Many patients immediately think: “If the artery is completely closed, does that mean it cannot be opened?” The answer is: not always. Some completely blocked coronary arteries can potentially be treated using a […]
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“I am only 22. I feel completely healthy. Why should I get my heart checked?” This is a question many young adults ask—especially when a doctor recommends screening because heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or very high cholesterol runs in the family. Another common response is: “I don’t have any symptoms. Why should I […]
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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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