How much does PTCA cost?

Approximate cost of Peripheral Angioplasty in Bangalore may range between Rs. 40,000-70,000. Approximate cost of Coronary artery stent in Bangalore:- Rs. 2,10,000-2,50,000.

Is PTCA a major surgery?

What Happens During an Angioplasty Procedure? Angioplasty is not considered major surgery. These procedures are most often performed under conscious or moderate sedation in a cardiovascular catheterization laboratory, also known as a ‘cath lab. ‘

What is the most serious complication of PTCA?

The most serious complication of percutaneous coronary intervention results when there is an abrupt closure of the dilated coronary artery within the first few hours after the procedure.

Which is better PTCA or CABG?

All randomised trials comparing surgery (CABG) and angioplasty (PTCA) have shown that both modalities are equivalent in terms of survival or infarct free survival; but all showed that patients treated with PTCA required many more admissions for additional revascularisation procedures during follow up.

Which company stent is best?

Nobori – The top drug-eluting stents.

Is PTCA a stent?

The stent is left in place permanently to allow blood to flow more freely. Coronary angioplasty is sometimes known as percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). The combination of coronary angioplasty with stenting is usually referred to as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

What are complications of PTCA?

Possible complications include hematoma at the femoral artery insertion site, pseudoaneurysm of the femoral artery, infection of skin over femoral artery, embolism, stroke, kidney injury from contrast dye, hypersensitivity to dye, vessel rupture, coronary artery dissection, bleeding, vasospasm, thrombus formation, and …

Which is best stent or bypass?

A narrowing or blockage in the LAD is more serious than narrowing or blockage in the other arteries. Bypass surgery usually is the best choice for a blocked LAD. If the LAD is not blocked, and there are no other complicating factors, stents are more likely to be used, even if both of the other arteries are blocked.