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Coronary angioplasty and stenting

A thin tube is passed to a narrowed heart artery, a small balloon widens it, and a mesh tube called a stent is usually left to hold it open.

Pending doctor check

What it is

Through a pinhole in the wrist or groin, a thin tube is guided to the heart. An angiogram shows the blockage, a balloon opens it, and a stent coated with medicine is left in place to keep it open.

Who needs it

People with chest pain or a heart attack caused by one or a few narrowed heart arteries.

Typical hospital stay
About 2 days: 1 in intensive care and 1 on the ward at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital. Your hospital confirms it for your case.
Recovery time
Most people return to normal activity in about a week, and can usually fly home after a few days.

What affects the cost

Every patient gets their own estimate, in writing, from the hospital. These are the things that move it.

  1. 01

    The hospital and the city

    Room types, equipment and running costs differ from one hospital to the next.

  2. 02

    The doctor

    A surgeon's fee follows their experience and how complex the operation is.

  3. 03

    The technique and the materials

    Keyhole or robotic surgery, and the make of any implant, can change the price.

  4. 04

    Your health

    Other conditions, earlier treatment and the tests you need before treatment all count.

  5. 05

    How long you stay

    Days in hospital, any time in intensive care and the weeks you spend recovering in India.

  6. 06

    What else you need

    Physiotherapy, medicines to take home and follow-up visits are added only if your doctor asks for them.

The estimate is not final until the doctor has examined you in India. If anything changes, we explain it before you agree to it.

Get your written estimate

Questions about this treatment

Is it done under general anaesthetic?

No. It is done under local anaesthetic, and you are awake but comfortable.

Will I need medicines afterwards?

Yes, blood thinners for some months to protect the stent, and medicines to protect the heart.

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