In this episode, I would try to answer all your questions related to stenting or angioplasty.
For your convenience, I have time-stamped, the questions. You can directly go to the relevant question referring to the time.
00:00:14
Introduction
00:02:48
Can my blockages be opened with medicines, As I do not want stenting?
00:04:24
Some doctors are advising me stents, some are advising me bypass surgery, I am confused. What is the best treatment for me?
00:06:30
I am afraid of unnecessary stents being put after an angiography, Even if they are not required?
00:07:43
So how should I come to a conclusion about the best option for me?
00:10:05
Is there a difference between Ballooning, Angioplasty, or stenting?
00:10:05
What exactly is Angioplasty?
00:12:44
What are Stents How do they look?
00:13:04
What are these Stents Made up of?
00:14:45
Are there different types of stents available?
00:15:53
What are Dissolving Stents?
00:18:02
I am going to the hospital for my angioplasty, what should I expect there?
00:19:10
Where is Angioplasty done?
00:19:30
How is Angioplasty/Stenting done actually?
00:21:47
How much time does Angioplasty take?
00:22:15
Will it be painful?
00:22:47
Will there be any cuts during the angioplasty?
00:23:00
Will I be given a General Anaesthesia?
00:23:47
Which is better? A Wrist approach or a Groin approach?
00:24:22
Will there be any bleeding during Stenting?
00:24:40
Are there any Complications of Stenting?
00:26:13
Can the Stents get blocked again?
00:26:40
How to choose a stent? Imported or Indian?
00:27:36
How long I would be admitted in the hospital for stenting?
00:28:13
How Long Does a Stent last?
00:28:50
How to prevent blockages in the stents?
00:29:26
I have got a previous stent, Can I get another Stent in future?
00:29:58
How would I feel after an Angioplasty?
00:31:40
Once back home, after angioplasty, what are the precautions, should I should be taking?
00:32:10
When Can I return to work after the angioplasty?
00:32:34
I have recently got a stent, still, I am having chest pain?
00:32:58
When Can I Start Driving after an Angioplasty?
00:33:12
When Can I take a Flight?
00:33:24
How much does the stenting cost?
00:34:17
Why the cost of stenting so much, when the cost of stents have been fixed by the Indian Government?
00:35:25
What are the Don'ts after an angioplasty?
00:35:44
Can I take Alcohol after an Angioplasty?
00:36:01
Is Bypass Surgery better or Stenting?
00:38:13
After Angioplasty, when should I see my cardiologist next?
00:38:37
Why am I being prescribed medicines? Even after the stenting!
00:39:28
How long these medicines would be continued after the stenting?
00:39:56
How would I come to know, whether my stents are working properly?