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Agree toTerms and ConditionsIntroduction An artery with plaque buildup can be made larger inside the artery via angioplasty. Your healthcare practitioner will use a tiny balloon to push plaque against the artery walls and allow blood to flow through your artery. He may also insert a stent or tube to maintain the newly created opening.
An angioplasty, sometimes known as balloon angioplasty, is used to widen arteries so that blood can flow through them more readily. This minimally invasive technique is used by medical professionals in areas of the arteries that are congested or blocked by plaque.
Coronary angioplasty may be necessary for people with heart or coronary artery disease. The neck, arms, legs, kidneys, and pelvis are other body areas that can benefit from an angioplasty because they have small or clogged arteries. An artery that is too thin or clogged with plaque can receive more blood, thanks to an angioplasty procedure. This implies that the organ that the artery leads to will receive a healthier blood flow following angioplasty.
During a balloon angioplasty, a plaque from an artery is removed by applying pressure from an inflated balloon.
A wire mesh tube, or stent, must be inserted into the artery during this treatment. Stents assist in preventing an artery from re-narrowing after angioplasty. Stents can be made from bare metal or with a covering of medicine. Drug-eluting stents have a medicinal coating applied to them (DES). Such stents are less likely to re-clog.
A medical expert will clean and numb the place where the catheter enters the body, typically the groin but occasionally the wrist, before starting angioplasty.
A physician then places the catheter into the artery and guides it toward the coronary artery while keeping an eye on its development on an X-ray stream.
After placing the catheter, the physician administers a contrast dye via the artery to help spot obstructions near the heart. After locating the obstructions, the doctor places a second catheter and a guidewire with a balloon at the tip.
The doctor places the second catheter and then inflates the balloon to push the plaque buildup out of the artery and widen it. To keep the artery propped open, the surgeon may install a stent.
The American Heart Association estimates that the duration of an angioplasty procedure can range from 30 minutes to several hours. The patient might have to spend the night in the hospital.
An IV will be used to provide medication to keep you comfortable but alert.
Where a needle will be inserted, a local anesthetic is typically administered.
Through this needle, the catheter is threaded. Although the transit of the catheter through the blood vessel is painless, you will experience a slight pinching when the needle punctures the skin.
It's crucial to have the costs associated with an angioplasty covered if your doctor advises you to have one as part of your diagnosis. Many health insurance providers cover diagnostic procedures like angioplasty. When you are considering getting an angioplasty, Bajaj Finserv's Health EMI Network Card is an attractive choice. With this card, you may reduce your cost burden and make on-time payments on your medical bills. You can use this card to pay your bills after the test and pay us back over time.
Choice of the hospital - If you get an angioplasty done from a private clinic, it will cost you more than getting it done from a government-run hospital.
Location of the hospital - As given in the table above, getting an angioplasty done from Mumbai or Kolkata is much cheaper than Hyderabad or Pune.
Surgeon’s fee - Every surgeon has different fees that they charge for surgery. This is why the charges of angioplasty may differ from doctor to doctor.
Cost for blood tests and diagnostic tests - If the doctor asks you to get blood tests or other lab tests before your procedure, your overall bill will rise.
Type of treatment and surgery - The price of angioplasty may vary based on your conditions and your blockage.
Duration of stay - Your doctor may ask you to stay at the hospital under observation based on your condition. Taking hospital bed charges into consideration, your cost will increase.
Cost of post-surgery care - Post-op care, like medications and nurse fees, will automatically increase your overall cost.