Treatment modalities for coronary artery disease (CAD)
Cardiac catheterization plays a pivotal role in the evaluation &, if need be, treating of patients with suspected or known heart disease. For the best heart treatment in Bangalorewhere all the services are under one roof, please visitAster RV Hospital
Cardiac catheterization, is the accepted procedure of choice to assess the presence and proportion of coronary artery disease, heart valve problems, heart muscle dysfunction, and congenital heart disease. It is carried out with little danger when performed by skilled cardiologists. If the blocks are pointing towards a CABG don’t worry; you are safe hands.
When a Coronary Angiogram (CAG) is positive, it shows significant narrowing or blockage in the heart arteries that can lead to angina or heart attacks. Treatment depends on the severity:
- Medical management – For minor blockages or patients unsuitable for interventions.
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)/Angioplasty – Recommended for >70% blockage or during an acute heart attack.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) – Performed in severe coronary artery disease, multiple blockages, or left main artery disease. For the Best Open-Heart Surgery in Bangalore, patients can consult Divakar Bhat, the Best Cardiac Surgeon in Bangalore and a pioneer in beating heart bypass operations. CABG improves symptoms, heart function, quality of life, and survival in many cases.
- Hybrid approach – Combination of PCI and CABG depending on anatomy and comorbidities.