INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY

Complex CTO & Calcified Angioplasty

Advanced rotablisation & intravascular lithotripsy for total blockages

Specialized opening of 100% chronic total occlusions (CTO) and heavily calcified coronary blockages using Rotablator and Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL).

Treatment Overview & Clinical Rationale

For patients previously told their blockages are too severe, calcified, or total to stent, Dr. Sandhu offers advanced interventional techniques including Rotational Atherectomy (Rotablator) to drill through hard calcium and Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL sonic shockwaves) to crack deep arterial calcium safely.

Who Needs This Treatment?

Patients with Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) blockages older than 3 months
Patients with rock-hard calcified coronary arteries
Patients deemed high-risk for bypass surgery (CABG)
Individuals with recurrent angina after previous stent procedures

The Clinical Procedure

Radial catheter access utilizing specialized micro-wires, diamond-tipped high-speed rotators, or acoustic lithotripsy balloons under IVUS imaging.

Expected Recovery Timeline

24-48 hours hospital monitoring with rapid return to daily living.

Key Benefits & Safety Profile

Avoids open bypass surgery for complex multi-vessel disease

High success rate in opening long-standing 100% blockages

Precision stent expansion backed by IVUS / OCT guidance

Frequently Asked Questions about Complex CTO & Calcified Angioplasty

IVL uses sound waves (similar to kidney stone treatment) to safely shatter severe calcium deposits in heart arteries before stent placement.

Clinical & Pricing Disclaimer: Treatment cost depends on individual diagnostic findings, stent selection, imaging guidance (IVUS/OCT), and stay duration. Request a written personal estimate during your consultation.

Consult Dr. Manjinder Sandhu

Senior Interventional Cardiologist • 33+ Yrs Exp

Seek an expert clinical evaluation, angiogram review, or radial stenting opinion at Atrius Cardiac Care centers across Gurugram and Delhi NCR.

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