Coronary Artery Care

Angiography and angioplasty for blocked heart arteries.

Specialist evaluation of chest pain, coronary artery disease and heart attack warning signs, with investigation and treatment planned according to clinical need.

Coronary angiography and angioplasty treatment
Coronary Care

Care for blocked arteries, angina and acute coronary symptoms.

Heart attack, angina and coronary artery disease need timely assessment. Dr. Gaurav Khandelwal has high-volume interventional cardiology experience including coronary angiography, coronary angioplasty, left-main and bifurcation stenting, CTO procedures, rotablation and high-risk PCI support.

When to seek urgent medical attention

  • Chest pressure, heaviness, burning or pain.
  • Pain spreading to the left arm, jaw, back or shoulder.
  • Shortness of breath, sweating, nausea or sudden weakness.
  • Chest pain in a patient with diabetes, high BP, smoking history or previous heart disease.

Treatment approach

Depending on symptoms and test results, care may include ECG, echocardiography, blood tests, risk assessment, coronary angiography, angioplasty, stenting and long-term medicine planning. A consultation helps determine which investigation or treatment is appropriate. Emergency symptoms require urgent medical care.

FAQ

Heart attack and CAD questions.

Is chest pain always a heart attack?

Not always, but new, severe, recurring or pressure-like chest pain should be evaluated quickly, especially if it is linked with sweating, breathlessness or arm/jaw pain.

What is angioplasty?

Angioplasty is a catheter-based procedure used to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. A stent may be placed when clinically appropriate.