Complex Coronary Interventions

At STAR Hospitals, we tailor each treatment plan based on your specific age, heart condition, and associated health issues.

You may benefit from CCI if you have been:

• Advised against bypass surgery or routine stenting
• Told that your coronary blockages are "not fixable"
• Experiencing persistent chest pain or breathlessness despite medication

Our cardiac team uses advanced imaging and minimally invasive methods to diagnose and treat complex coronary artery disease.

Diagnostic Services

• Cardiac CT
• Echocardiography
• Cardiac catheterization
• Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)
• Nuclear perfusion and PET imaging

High-Risk Coronary Artery Interventions

Meant for patients with multiple blockages, weak heart function, prior surgeries, or advanced age. These procedures use precision imaging and support devices to restore blood flow safely.

Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) PCI

A specialised, minimally invasive procedure for arteries that have been 100% blocked for more than three months. It uses micro-guidewires, retrograde techniques, and advanced catheters to open the blockage.

Off-Pump (Beating Heart) Bypass Surgery

Bypass surgery is performed while the heart continues beating, avoiding the need for a heart-lung machine. Benefits: Quicker recovery, fewer complications, and shorter ICU stay in selected patients.

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (Angioplasty & Stenting)

A minimally invasive technique using balloons and stents to widen narrowed arteries and improve blood supply.

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention Programs

Lifestyle and risk-factor management focused on diet, exercise, cholesterol control, diabetes care, and early screening.

Many patients with coronary artery disease also have other conditions, such as:

• Diabetes
• Kidney disease
• Metabolic syndrome
• Lung disease

Our multidisciplinary team, comprising cardiologists, nephrologists, diabetologists, and pulmonologists, works together to ensure safe, coordinated, and effective care throughout your treatment journey, attending to each complication individually.

1. Experienced Heart Team

Our team includes clinical cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, and cardiac surgeons who jointly evaluate each case.

2. Advanced Facilities

Our Cardiac Cath Lab is equipped with:

• Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS): An imaging tool that uses ultrasound probes to give a detailed view of the vessel walls.
• Balloon angioplasty systems: Devices used to widen narrowed arteries to treat blocked segments inside arteries.
• Rotational and directional atherectomy: Used to shave away hardened plaques from inside the vessels and smooth the blood flow.
• Clot-removal and distal protection devices: Tools designed to capture or remove loose clot or debris.
• High-risk PCI systems that are used to support complex coronary procedures, including unprotected left main interventions

3. Seamless Care Pathway

The Cardiac ICU, Cath Lab, and step-down units are located together, enabling fast coordination and enhanced safety.

4. Specialised Nursing Support

Our cardiac-trained nursing team ensures continuous monitoring and compassionate care.

STAR Hospitals offers the facility of beating heart surgery to patients who are in need. In this procedure, the heart continues beating normally. Only the area being operated on is stabilised. There is no need for a heart-lung machine.

Benefits include: Shorter hospitalisation, fewer complications, and faster recovery in selected patients.

• Before the Procedure
  • Follow the doctor's fasting instructions.
  • Please share details of all medications you are currently taking.
  • Please inform the team if you have diabetes, kidney disease, or allergies.

• Risks to Be Aware Of

  While procedures are generally safe, risks may include bleeding, vessel injury, allergic reactions, or the need for additional interventions. Your cardiologist will discuss these based on your condition.

• Recovery and After-Care
  • Most patients begin mobilisation within hours to days.
  • You may need medications for long-term artery protection.
  • Regular follow-ups help monitor healing and heart function.

When to Seek Immediate Help

Contact your doctor or emergency services if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, sudden dizziness, or excessive bleeding from the procedure site.

If you have been told that no treatment options remain for coronary artery disease, we encourage you to seek a second opinion at STAR Hospitals. Call 1800-102-7827 for expert guidance and advanced cardiac care.