Specialized Expertise
Graft angioplasty with protective devices
Dr. Suman Bhandari brings over 40 years of experience in advanced cardiac interventions, utilizing cutting-edge technology and a patient-first approach to deliver exceptional care.
♥Graft Angioplasty with Protective Devices
🩺Overview
Graft angioplasty is a specialized procedure used to open blocked or narrowed bypass grafts, particularly in patients who have previously undergone coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG). These grafts—often from veins or arteries—can become narrowed over time due to plaque build-up. Performed graft angioplasty using embolic protection devices, which are designed to prevent complications like stroke or heart attack during the procedure by capturing any debris that may dislodge
⚡Symptoms
- Recurring chest pain (angina) years after bypass surgery
- Shortness of breath on exertion
- Reduced exercise tolerance
- Heart attack (in acute cases)
🔬Procedure
- Angiography is used to identify blockages in the graft.
- A protective (embolic) filter device is placed beyond the blockage to catch debris.
- Balloon angioplasty and stenting are performed to reopen the narrowed graft.
- The filter is removed once the stent is placed securely.
✅Advantages
- Minimally invasive, catheter-based procedure
- Short hospital stay and quick recovery
- Reduces risk of heart attack, stroke, or emergency surgery
- Improves blood flow and heart function
🏥Aftercare & Recovery
- Monitoring: Patients are observed for a few hours to a day after the procedure.
- Medication: Antiplatelet drugs (like aspirin or clopidogrel) are prescribed to prevent stent blockage.
- Lifestyle changes: Smoking cessation, cholesterol control, and regular exercise are critical.
- Follow-ups: Periodic stress tests or scans to monitor graft patency and heart health.
