Angioplasty and stenting are medical procedures used to treat narrow or blocked arteries. Angioplasty involves the use of a small balloon that is inserted into the artery and inflated to widen the artery and improve blood flow. This is often done in conjunction with the placement of a stent, which is a small metal mesh tube that is inserted into the artery to keep it open.
Angioplasty and stenting are commonly used to treat coronary artery disease, which is a condition where the arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrow or blocked. This can cause chest pain, shortness of breath, and even a heart attack.
During the procedure, a catheter is inserted into an artery in the groin or wrist and guided to the blocked area of the artery. The balloon is then inflated to compress the plaque and widen the artery. The stent is then placed in the artery to hold it open and prevent it from narrowing again. Angioplasty and stenting are minimally invasive procedures that can often be done on an outpatient basis, meaning patients can usually go home the same day.
Dr Ranjan Modi is the best choice for performing angioplasty and stenting because they have the specialized knowledge, skills, and experience needed to perform the procedure safely and accurately, and to interpret the results in the context of a patient's overall health and medical history.