Atherosclerosis Treatment in India
About Atherosclerosis
Key Highlights
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Comprehensive management plan tailored to individual patient risk factors and disease severity.Focuses on halting disease progression and preventing life-threatening cardiovascular events.May involve minimally invasive procedures to restore blood flow and improve quality of life.Integrates lifestyle modification, medication, and advanced interventions for holistic care.Regular monitoring helps in adjusting treatment for optimal long-term outcomes.
Who is this surgery for?
- Presence of symptoms like chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, or leg pain during walking (claudication).
- Diagnosis from tests showing significant arterial blockage (e.g., coronary angiography, carotid ultrasound).
- High risk of heart attack or stroke based on risk factors like diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension.
- Following a heart attack or stroke to prevent recurrence.
- Critical limb ischemia causing severe pain or tissue damage.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough medical evaluation, including blood tests, ECG, and imaging studies.
- Discuss all current medications with the cardiologist; some (like blood thinners) may need adjustment.
- Follow specific fasting instructions if a procedure like angiography or surgery is planned.
- Undergo pre-anesthetic check-up if a surgical intervention is required.
- Arrange for post-procedure support and transportation home.
Risks & possible complications
- For diagnostic procedures (angiography): Allergic reaction to contrast dye, bleeding, infection, or kidney injury.
- For interventional procedures (angioplasty/stenting): Artery damage, blood clot, stent thrombosis, or restenosis (re-narrowing).
- For surgical procedures (CABG): Risks associated with major surgery including infection, bleeding, stroke, heart attack, or arrhythmias.
- General risks: Adverse reactions to medications or anesthesia.
Recovery & hospital stay
- After a diagnostic angiogram, rest is advised for 6-12 hours; normal activities can often resume in 1-2 days.
- Following angioplasty, avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting for about a week.
- After CABG surgery, a structured cardiac rehabilitation program is essential, with full recovery taking several weeks to months.
- Strict adherence to prescribed medications (antiplatelets, statins, etc.) is critical.
- Lifestyle changes, heart-healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, and stress management, form the cornerstone of long-term recovery.
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Typical hospital stay:
Varies (0-7+ days)
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Expected recovery time:
Varies (2 days to 3 months)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering atherosclerosis in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for atherosclerosis in India include Medanta The Medicity, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Miot Hospital Chennai, Nanavati Max Hospital, Nanavati Max Hospital, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform atherosclerosis. MediFyr helps you compare cardiologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for atherosclerosis compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Atherosclerosis in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated cardiology teams and experience managing patients undergoing atherosclerosis.
Kolkata, India
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Cardiologists for Atherosclerosis
Explore experienced cardiologists who regularly perform atherosclerosis and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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