How Long Does an Angioplasty Procedure Take? Time, Recovery and What to Expect
The angioplasty procedure time is usually around 30 minutes to 2 hours, although complex cases may take longer. Your total hospital stay can extend beyond the procedure because you need preparation, monitoring and recovery time. As a cardiologist, I encourage patients to understand both the procedure itself and what happens afterwards. How Long Does an […]
What LDL Cholesterol Level Is Dangerous for Your Heart? A Cardiologist Explains
LDL cholesterol level matters because higher LDL-C can contribute to plaque buildup inside the coronary arteries and increase cardiovascular risk. However, there is no single LDL number that is equally dangerous for everyone. Age, diabetes, blood pressure, smoking history, family history, existing coronary artery disease and previous heart events all influence the LDL target a […]
How to Choose the Right OCT Specialist in Mumbai for Coronary Artery Disease
If you’ve been advised to undergo an OCT-guided heart procedure, choosing the right OCT specialist can improve the precision of your diagnosis and treatment. An OCT specialist uses high-resolution coronary imaging to understand your artery in detail, helping make informed decisions about angioplasty, stent sizing, and long-term heart care. What Does an OCT Specialist Do? […]
Pediatric Heart Disease: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment for Congenital Heart Disease in Children
Understanding Pediatric Heart Disease Pediatric heart disease refers to heart conditions that affect babies, children, and teenagers, with congenital heart disease in children being the most common type. Early diagnosis, timely treatment, and regular follow-up with a pediatric cardiologist can help most children lead healthy, active lives. Heart conditions in children are different from those […]
Chest Pain After Angioplasty: When Should You See a Cardiologist?
Chest pain after angioplasty can sometimes occur during the normal recovery period, particularly in the first few days, but new, severe, persistent, or recurring chest pain should not be ignored. If the pain feels like pressure or tightness, occurs with breathlessness, sweating, dizziness, nausea, or spreads to the arm, jaw, back, or shoulder, seek emergency […]
Can Heart Blockage Be Reversed Without Surgery?
Heart blockage does not always mean that you need surgery. In some cases, medicines, healthier lifestyle habits, and proper control of cholesterol, blood pressure, and diabetes can help slow down plaque buildup and may even reduce it over time. So, whether heart blockage can be reversed without surgery depends on the severity and location of […]
The Silent Signs: Coronary Artery Disease Symptoms in Women
Summary: This article explains the often subtle coronary artery disease symptoms in women, including unusual fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, and discomfort beyond the chest. It also covers when to seek cardiac evaluation, how coronary artery disease is diagnosed, and the available treatment options. Coronary artery disease symptoms in women can be subtle and […]
What Can You Not Do After TAVR Surgery? Activities, Exercise & Precautions
After TAVR surgery, understanding the right lifestyle after TAVR surgery can help you return to normal activities safely. Most people can gradually resume walking and everyday activities, but the first few weeks require some precautions. Heavy lifting, strenuous exercise, excessive pushing or pulling, and activities that strain the catheter insertion site should generally be avoided […]
Pacemaker Surgery: Procedure, Recovery, Risks & Benefits
Summary: A simple guide to pacemaker surgery, covering the procedure, recovery, benefits, risks, cost factors, and how to choose the right pacemaker doctor in Mumbai, with expert insights from Dr. Ankur Phatarpekar. Pacemaker surgery is a procedure used to treat certain abnormal heart rhythms, particularly when the heart beats too slowly or irregularly. During pacemaker […]
Heart Blockage Treatment: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Options & Recovery
Summary: Heart blockage treatment aims to restore healthy blood flow to the heart and reduce the risk of serious complications such as a heart attack. This guide explains the common symptoms, diagnostic tests, available treatment options including medications, lifestyle changes, stent procedures and what to expect during recovery. It also shares Dr. Ankur Phatarpekar’s clinical […]