Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You will be given a mild sedative to help you rest, but you will remain conscious throughout the procedure. Also, your surgeon will give local anesthesia to numb the catheter insertion location.

Cardiac catheterization operation usually takes between 30 and 60 minutes. However, the preparation and recovery times increase the total duration by 5–9 hours.

New devices, imaging technologies, and techniques are continually developed to enhance success rates and minimize risks in complex PCI procedures.

Yes. In some cases, bypass surgery might be considered if PCI is deemed too complex or risky.

The recovery time of complex PCI can be slightly longer due to the complexity of the procedure. However, the outcomes can be excellent when performed by experienced teams.

Challenges in complex PCI include: Treating heavily calcified lesions Managing chronic total occlusions Fixing bifurcation lesions Managing complications like perforations or dissections.

The risk of complications is typically low with percutaneous coronary intervention. If your surgeon uses a drug-eluting stent during PCI, the risk of artery closure reduces to less than 5%.

Some amount of risk is present in all invasive heart procedures. The PCI procedure may have the following risks: Bleeding at the site of catheter insertion Blood clots in the stent Infection at the site of catheter insertion Artery narrowing Stroke

Patients typically undergo thorough assessments that include: Imaging Functional tests These determine the most appropriate approach for their complex case.

Highly trained interventional cardiologists with experience in handling challenging cases perform complex PCIs.