Cardiac Intervention

Percutaneous Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)

A catheter-based procedure using a balloon and stent to open blocked coronary arteries and restore blood flow to the heart.

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Procedure Catheter-based intervention

Hospital Stay Depends on recovery

Recovery Generally faster

Suitability After specialist evaluation

Overview

Understanding Percutaneous Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)

What is Percutaneous Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)?

Percutaneous Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA), commonly known simply as angioplasty, is a catheter-based procedure used to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries caused by fatty plaque buildup (atherosclerosis). A small balloon is used to widen the blocked segment, and in most cases a metallic stent is then placed to keep the artery open and restore normal blood flow to the heart muscle.

Who Needs PTCA?

Patients with significant coronary artery blockages causing chest pain or breathlessness
Patients suffering a heart attack, where emergency angioplasty (primary PTCA) restores blood flow rapidly
Patients with complex disease such as left main, bifurcation or chronic total occlusion (CTO) blockages
Patients with heavily calcified arteries who may need advanced techniques such as rotablation or IVL

How is PTCA Performed?

Access is usually gained through the radial artery in the wrist. A guidewire is passed across the blockage, followed by a balloon catheter that is inflated to compress the plaque against the artery wall. A stent is then typically deployed at the site to provide a durable scaffold, restoring normal blood flow which is confirmed with final angiographic imaging.

Benefits of PTCA

Rapid relief of chest pain and improvement in blood flow
Life-saving when performed urgently during a heart attack
Minimally invasive with short hospital stay
Advanced techniques allow treatment of even complex, heavily calcified blockages

Recovery After PTCA

Most patients are discharged within 24 to 48 hours. Dual antiplatelet medication is prescribed for a defined period to keep the stent open, along with lifestyle changes and regular cardiology follow-up.

Why Choose Dr. Prashant Dwivedi for Angioplasty in Jaipur?

Dr. Prashant Dwivedi has extensive expertise in complex coronary angioplasty, including left main intervention, bifurcation and CTO intervention, and calcified artery treatment using rotablation, orbital atherectomy, laser and IVL — offering advanced, comprehensive coronary care to patients across Jaipur.

Treatment suitability is confirmed only after clinical examination, cardiac imaging and detailed assessment by the specialist.

Treatment Journey

How the intervention is planned

Every procedure is planned according to the patient’s heart anatomy, symptoms and overall medical condition.

Detailed Evaluation

Coronary angiography and, when needed, CT angiography map the exact blockage.

Heart Team Planning

Access route and stenting strategy are selected, including advanced techniques for complex blockages.

Balloon and Stent Deployment

The blockage is opened with a balloon and a stent is placed to restore normal blood flow.

Monitoring and Recovery

Heart function is monitored, with most patients discharged within 24 to 48 hours.

Long-Term Follow-up

Antiplatelet medication and regular cardiology review protect long-term artery health.

Cardiac Specialist

Dr. Prashant Dwivedi

Interventional and Structural Heart Cardiologist

Dr. Prashant Dwivedi has extensive experience in structural heart interventions, combining detailed imaging, careful procedural planning, international training and personalised patient care.

Structural Heart Expertise Advanced Cardiac Imaging Patient-Centred Care

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about Percutaneous Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)

General information to help patients understand the intervention and treatment process.

No. Angioplasty (PTCA) is a minimally invasive catheter-based procedure performed through a small puncture in the wrist or groin, without any chest incision, and most patients are discharged within 24 to 48 hours.

Modern drug-eluting stents are designed to remain effective for the long term. Continued medication, especially dual antiplatelet therapy for the prescribed duration, is important to keep the stent functioning well.

Yes. Dr. Prashant Dwivedi has specialised expertise in treating chronic total occlusions (CTO) and other complex blockages, including heavily calcified arteries, using advanced techniques such as rotablation and orbital atherectomy.

Patients are advised to take prescribed antiplatelet medications regularly, adopt heart-healthy lifestyle changes, avoid smoking and attend regular cardiology follow-up to maintain long-term artery health.

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