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Interventional Cardiology

Angioplasty, stenting and emergency cath lab treatment for blocked coronary arteries.

Angioplasty, stenting and emergency cath lab treatment for blocked coronary arteries.

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Your health. Our priority.

In a heart attack the measure that matters is the time between arriving and the artery being opened.

  • A cath lab kept ready rather than opened up, so primary angioplasty starts without waiting for a team to gather
  • Radial access as the default where it is suitable, which means less bleeding and walking sooner
  • Coronary care beds on the same floor, so recovery is not a journey
  • The consultant who does the procedure is the one who sees you afterwards
Interventional Cardiology care at Dr. Humayun Speciality Hospital

Care for a wide range of concerns.

The blockages and emergencies treated through a catheter rather than an operation.

Blocked coronary arteries causing angina
Heart attack requiring emergency angioplasty
Narrowing found on a previous angiogram
Recurrent chest pain after a stent
Multi-vessel disease being assessed for treatment
Peripheral artery narrowing in the legs

Advanced care for better outcomes.

Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in the catheterisation laboratory.

Diagnostic coronary angiography
Balloon angioplasty and coronary stenting
Primary angioplasty for acute heart attack
Radial and femoral access procedures
Peripheral angiography and angioplasty
Temporary pacing and haemodynamic support
All treatments and procedures
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Safety. Compassion. Excellence.

Your health and comfort remain at the heart of every treatment we provide.

Key Areas of Expertise

Speak with a specialist if you experience persistent or unusual changes in your health.

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Primary angioplasty as an emergency service, not a scheduled one
Radial access preferred where suitable, so patients sit up and walk sooner
Complex and calcified lesions assessed rather than deferred
Honest discussion of stent versus bypass versus medication, with the surgeon involved where it matters
Structured follow-up on blood thinners, which are the part patients most often stop too early

Advanced technology and facilities

The lab, the hardware and the monitoring that a catheter-based service depends on.

  • Catheterisation laboratory with high-resolution flat-panel imaging
  • Full range of balloons, stents and guide catheters held on site
  • Intra-aortic balloon pump and temporary pacing available
  • Coronary care unit with continuous monitoring
  • Point-of-care cardiac markers and clotting tests
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Questions, answered.

Common questions about interventional cardiology care at Humayun Hospital.

Will I be asleep during an angioplasty?

No. It is done under local anaesthetic with light sedation. You stay awake, and most people describe pressure rather than pain.

How long will I be in hospital?

A planned angioplasty is usually one night. An emergency angioplasty after a heart attack normally means two to four days, depending on how much heart muscle was affected.

Will I need to take medication afterwards?

Yes, and the blood thinners in particular must not be stopped without asking your cardiologist. Stopping them early is the most common reason a stent blocks.

Is a stent permanent?

The stent stays in place for life. It becomes covered by the artery lining within a few months, which is why the early period on blood thinners matters so much.

Still have questions?

If your question is not answered here, our team is happy to talk it through with you.

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