N Chandra Show : Medical Myth Busters Dr Nishith Chandra

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?


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This episode answers all your questions regarding coronary angiography.

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