Complex angioplasty refers to the treatment of technically challenging coronary artery blockages, including bifurcation lesions (blockages at a branch point in an artery) and Chronic Total Occlusions (CTOs) – arteries that are completely blocked, often for an extended period.

What It Involves

• Detailed pre-procedure imaging and planning
• Use of specialised techniques and equipment for bifurcation and CTO lesions
• Balloon angioplasty and stenting performed via catheter

Who May Need This

• Patients with coronary artery disease involving complex blockage patterns
• Patients who have been advised that a standard angioplasty approach may not be suitable
• Patients seeking a second opinion on previously unsuccessful or incomplete interventions

What to Expect

The procedure is typically performed under local anaesthesia in a catheterization laboratory. Duration and recovery vary depending on the complexity of the blockage being treated.

Why Consult Dr. Preeti Sharma

• 22+ years of dedicated experience in cardiology and interventional cardiac care
• 10,000+ cardiac procedures performed, including angiography, angioplasty, and device implantation
• Internationally trained across France, Germany, South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia
• Associate Director, Department of Cardiac Sciences, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dehradun
• Member, Cardiological Society of India (CSI) and Association of Physicians of India (API); Associate Member, American College of Cardiology (ACC)