Coronary angioplasty is a life-changing, minimally-invasive treatment that reopens narrowed or blocked heart arteries and restores normal blood flow — frequently avoiding the need for open-heart surgery. Dr. Benny Jose is a specialist in complex angioplasty, with over 5,000 interventional procedures to his name.
What angioplasty treats
- Blocked or severely narrowed coronary arteries
- Angina (chest pain) not controlled by medication
- During or immediately after a heart attack (primary angioplasty)
- Multi-vessel and complex calcified blockages
Advanced techniques Dr. Benny uses
For difficult, heavily calcified or complex blockages, Dr. Benny employs cutting-edge, image-guided tools that most centres do not routinely offer — including rotablation (to safely drill through hardened calcium), intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) to size and place stents with millimetre precision. This precision means better long-term results and fewer complications.
The procedure and recovery
A thin catheter carries a tiny balloon to the blockage; inflating it widens the artery, and a drug-eluting stent is placed to keep it open. Performed under local anaesthesia, usually via the wrist, most patients walk within hours and return home in a day or two with a dramatic improvement in symptoms.
Considering angioplasty & stenting in Pune? Dr. Benny Jose offers honest, expert guidance — book a consultation at Jupiter Hospital, Baner, or call +91 79092 33888.