Introduction
You are getting a stent placed in your heart. You want it to last forever. But did you know that standard angiography (X-ray) is just a “Shadow”? It only shows 2 dimensions of your 3D artery. Because of this, many stents are placed “undersized” or “under-expanded,” which leads to failure later. IVUS Guided Angioplasty in Kolkata
Dr. Avishek Saha, a certified imaging specialist, explains IVUS Guided Angioplasty in Kolkata—using sound waves to see inside the wall of your artery, ensuring your stent is perfect.
1. X-Ray vs. Ultrasound (The Blind Spot) IVUS Guided Angioplasty in Kolkata
Imagine trying to park a car in a tight spot with one eye closed. That is Angiography.
- The Limit: X-ray shows the lumen (the tunnel), but not the wall or the plaque.
- The IVUS Solution: Dr. Saha inserts a tiny ultrasound probe into the artery. It spins and sends sound waves (like a submarine sonar).
- The Vision: It shows the true size of the vessel, the hardness of the plaque, and exactly where the healthy tissue begins.
2. Prevents “Under-Expansion” (The #1 Killer) IVUS Guided Angioplasty in Kolkata
The main reason stents fail (restenosis) is that they were not opened fully during the first surgery.
- The Risk: If a 3.0mm stent is only opened to 2.5mm, it creates turbulence and clots.
- The IVUS Check: Dr. Saha measures the stent area after deployment. If IVUS shows it is not circular or fully touching the wall, he uses a high-pressure balloon to expand it further until it is perfect.
3. Choosing the Exact Stent Size
“Eyeballing” the size on an X-ray is often wrong.
- The Precision: IVUS measures the vessel diameter to 0.1mm accuracy.
- The Outcome: Dr. Saha picks a stent that matches your artery 1:1. Not too small (which floats), and not too big (which tears the vessel).
4. Cost-Effective Precision IVUS Guided Angioplasty in Kolkata
Patients often ask: “How is it different from OCT?”
- OCT: Uses Light. Higher resolution (HD), but more expensive and requires more dye.
- IVUS: Uses Sound. Great resolution (SD), but cheaper and requires less dye.
- The Verdict: IVUS is the perfect balance of high-tech safety and affordability for most complex cases.
5. Essential for “Left Main” Disease IVUS Guided Angioplasty in Kolkata
The “Left Main” artery is the widow-maker. Stenting it is high-risk. International guidelines say IVUS is Mandatory for Left Main stenting. Dr. Saha strictly follows this protocol. He never stents a Left Main artery blindly.
Verify Dr. Saha’s Imaging Credentials:
- Manipal Hospitals: Interventional Cardiology Profile
- Fortis Healthcare: Cardiac Specialist
- Iris Health Services: Doctor Bio
- Practo: Verified Reviews for IVUS
Why Choose Dr. Avishek Saha?
- Certified Interpreter: Reading IVUS images requires years of training. Dr. Saha is certified in intravascular imaging interpretation.
- Routine Use: He doesn’t save IVUS only for “VIPs.” He uses it whenever the anatomy is complex, ensuring every patient gets the “Gold Standard” treatment.
See Beyond the Shadow
Don’t let your doctor guess the size. Measure it. A measured stent is a safe stent.
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