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Is open-heart surgery or angioplasty better for CAD?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Do we need to do open-heart surgery to remove the block? And I already know about angioplasty, and some people suggest open-heart surgery. Please help.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Vivek S Narayan Pillai

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DM Cardiology

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Dr. Vivek S Narayan Pillai is a Cardiologist. He completed his MBBS in 2000 from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, his MD in Cardiology from the Kerala University of Health Sciences in 2004, and his DM in Cardiology from the National Board of Examinations in 2013. He examines the patients and assesses their condition. He explains the risks of prohibited activities to patients, gives health advice to patients, writes proper prescriptions to treat chronic cardiovascular diseases, diagnoses, and evaluates patients with heart-related conditions. He is currently practicing in Bangalore and has 23 years of clinical experience.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thanks for the query and description of your problem. This particular angiogram (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) shows the left main disease. That is the feeder vessel to all the left-sided blood vessels of the heart. A few years back, the safest option was bypass surgery for this sort of blockage, but now angioplasty and stenting can be safely done with improved techniques.

I hope this helps.

Please revert so I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At July 2, 2022
Reviewed At October 3, 2024

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DM Cardiology

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Dr. Vivek S Narayan Pillai is a Cardiologist. He completed his MBBS in 2000 from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, his MD in Cardiology from the Kerala University of Health Sciences in 2004, and his DM in Cardiology from the National Board of Examinations in 2013. He examines the patients and assesses their condition. He explains the risks of prohibited activities to patients, gives health advice to patients, writes proper prescriptions to treat chronic cardiovascular diseases, diagnoses, and evaluates patients with heart-related conditions. He is currently practicing in Bangalore and has 23 years of clinical experience.

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Education:

DM Cardiology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vivek S Narayan Pillai is a Cardiologist. He completed his MBBS in 2000 from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, his MD in Cardiology from the Kerala University of Health Sciences in 2004, and his DM in Cardiology from the National Board of Examinations in 2013. He examines the patients and assesses their condition. He explains the risks of prohibited activities to patients, gives health advice to patients, writes proper prescriptions to treat chronic cardiovascular diseases, diagnoses, and evaluates patients with heart-related conditions. He is currently practicing in Bangalore and has 23 years of clinical experience.

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