Angioplasty is a standard procedure for relieving blockage from coronary arteries or major blood vessels. In a number of cases, the candidates are diagnosed with a blockage in the major blood vessels (coronary artery in most cases), which needs to be cleared in order to ensure unhindered flow of blood circulation throughout the body. Thus, for the restoration of normal blood flow, the blood vessels need to be blockage free, which is achieved by angioplasty in some candidates. A minute incision in the wrist or the groin region helps the surgeons surgically insert a tube to clear the passage in the affected area diagnosed. The procedure is also used to broaden shrunken or narrowed arteries. The procedure has emerged as a lifesaver, and is practiced in various parts of the world. Apart from the USA and the UK, other countries which are popular for performing angioplasty are India, Malaysia, Turkey, etc. The reason why number of candidates opt for angioplasty in India is because of the extensive research that has already been done on the procedure there and the proficiency of the surgeons performing the procedure.<\/p>\n
Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n Angioplasty is mostly performed to clear blockage in the arteries around the heart. Clearing blockage is of utmost importance as it can lead to a range of other cardiac diseases or as well as lead to cardiac arrest or stroke. However, open surgery to clear the passage is not feasible, which is why, the researchers had come up with a better approach, that is, inserting a tube to clear the block. The procedure is recognized as Percutaneous Coronary Intervention abbreviated as the PCI. The procedure is performed coupled with angiogram which uses X-ray for viewing the blood vessels clearly on the screen. This makes it possible for the surgeons to view the blood vessels clearly and perform angioplasty without any hindrance.<\/p>\n About Procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n The procedure of angioplasty is branched into two distinct types:<\/strong><\/p>\n Details about cost<\/strong><\/p>\n The cost of angioplasty depends on a number of factors. One of the most important factors is the country where the procedure is being availed from. Some countries like India, Indonesia, etc., offer packages lower than most other countries. However, countries like the USA and the UK offer exaggerated charges which do not become affordable for everyone. In general, the cost of angioplasty in India has been estimated to be approximately $6000<\/a>. However, the cost of the procedure varies as per the doctor or the surgeons performing the procedure, the multispecialty clinic from where the procedure is being availed from, necessary diagnosis involved as well as treatment required for complications, if any. Besides, the cost of the procedure also depends on the type of procedure availed by the candidate and follow up appointments\/ treatments required.<\/p>\n\n