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Vishal Upreti, 39, had been experiencing chest pain for some time. However, this pain was very mild and lasted only a few seconds. But Vishal and his family found it necessary to see a doctor. The doctor’s consultation and some tests revealed that Vishal has blood clots in the artery. Because the blood that went to the heart did not arrive in the adequate amount. Because of this he had to face a minor heart attack.
However, since the disease was detected at an early stage, the doctor advised that he take medication and have regular check-ups for the time being.
After a few years, when he was returning from his morning walk, he began to have chest problems and stopped breathing after only a few steps. He somehow he got home and collapsed as soon as he got there. His family immediately rushed him to the hospital, where after proper investigation, the doctors found that he had suffered a heart attack.
Doctors then performed an “optical coherence tomography (OCT)” test that captures three-dimensional images inside the heart’s arteries and discovered that one of its vital arteries was narrowed by a blood clot.
These modern facilities are proving to save the lives of heart patients
1 OCT is required
Doctors immediately performed percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and inserted stents to keep the artery open. So that the flow of oxygen to the heart can be smooth again. OCT was performed again after the procedure to confirm SCAD coverage. No complications were detected during the OCT. After being admitted to the hospital for just one day, the doctors released Vishal after giving him medicine and medical advice.
There are many such incidents where it has been seen that with the help of modern imaging technology like OCT (coronary artery disease treatment), there has been a great improvement in the treatment of heart disease. Coronary artery disease is the most common heart condition among cardiovascular diseases and remains a major concern in India, but technological advances in this area have played a significant role in saving lives.
2 Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is an excellent option for the treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD), clearing the path for blood to reach the heart by removing fat deposited on the coronary artery walls. In this process, the blockage in the artery is identified. The artery is then opened by placing stents.
3 Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)
PCI was followed for decades by coronary angiography (CAG). It is still considered standard procedure, but CAG has several drawbacks. Coronary angiography (CAG) does not confirm the severity of the condition.
At the same time, the practical use of PCI with new techniques such as OCT and IVUS (Intravascular Ultrasound) helps physicians make decisions about patient treatment. Provides accurate measurements, helping to select and position stunts correctly.
Healthy lifestyle is also an essential choice
While continuous technological advances have helped improve the treatment of patients, adopting a healthy lifestyle is also very important, and one must adopt a healthy lifestyle in order to maintain good heart health. Small lifestyle changes and identification of risk factors such as exercising regularly, eating healthy and avoiding smoking etc. can make a big difference in the treatment of heart disease.
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