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    Primary Or Emergency Angioplasty

       

    Primary or emergency angioplasty — clinically known as Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (Primary PCI) — is the most effective, life-saving treatment for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), or acute heart attack, available at Moolchand Hospital, one of the best cardiac hospitals in Delhi.

    During a heart attack, a coronary artery becomes suddenly and completely blocked, usually by a ruptured atherosclerotic plaque. Every minute of delay causes irreversible damage to the heart muscle. Primary PCI aims to restore blood flow within the critical "golden 90-minute window" from the time of hospital arrival, dramatically reducing mortality, heart failure risk, and long-term cardiac disability.

    At Moolchand Hospital in Lajpat Nagar, our dedicated cardiac catheterization laboratory (Cath Lab) operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide round-the-clock emergency angioplasty. Upon arrival, STEMI patients are fast-tracked through a streamlined protocol — ECG within 10 minutes of arrival, activation of the Cath Lab team, and direct transfer to the procedure room to minimize door-to-balloon time.

    During the procedure, performed under local anaesthesia and conscious sedation, an interventional cardiologist threads a catheter from the wrist (radial approach) or groin (femoral approach) to the heart. The blocked artery is identified on coronary angiography, and a guidewire is advanced across the blockage. A balloon is inflated to open the artery, and a drug-eluting stent is deployed to keep it permanently open, restoring normal blood flow to the heart muscle.

    Post-procedure, patients are monitored in the cardiac ICU (CICU) at Moolchand Hospital, and dual antiplatelet therapy is initiated to maintain stent patency. Cardiac rehabilitation and risk factor modification complete the continuum of care.


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    Our team of globally acclaimed super specialists has pioneered several primary or emergency angioplasty surgeries.

    Dr. (Prof.) Tarun Kumar

    Dr. (Prof.) Tarun Kumar
    1,500

    Speciality IconSenior Director Medanta Moolchand Heart Centre
    Education IconMBBS, MD (Medic...
    Experience Icon15 Years
    Availability IconMon - Sat
    5 Recommendations
    Dr. Hriday Kumar Chopra

    Dr. Hriday Kumar Chopra
    2,500

    Speciality IconSenior Consultant Moolchand Heart Centre
    Education IconMD, MBBS, Other...
    Experience Icon36 Years
    Availability IconMon - Sat
    10 Recommendations
    Dr. N. R. Shastry

    Dr. N. R. Shastry
    1,200

    Speciality IconMedanta Moolchand Heart Centre
    Education IconMD (USA), PGDCG...
    Experience Icon10 Years
    Availability IconMon - Sat
    5 Recommendations
    Dr. Praveen Chandra

    Dr. Praveen Chandra
    2,150

    Speciality IconHead, Medanta Moolchand Heart Centre
    Education IconMD, DM, Others
    Experience Icon29 Years
    Availability IconMon - Sat
    10 Recommendations

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    Patients and their families from more than 50 countries around the world have benefited from our half-century old tradition of excellence in healthcare. Our excellence has led to Moolchand being a preferred choice for many VIP’s including international diplomats and business leaders. Here is what some of our patients have to say about their Moolchand experience.

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    I had strong migraines almost every week. Dr. Shashi Bala listened to my full history and gave a gentle Ayurvedic plan—simple herbs, fixed meal times, and a short daily routine. In about a month, my headaches reduced, I slept better, and I felt in control. This is trusted care and truly affordable excellence at Moolchand.

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    Our team of globally acclaimed super specialists has pioneered several primary or emergency angioplasty surgeries.

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    Dr. (Prof.) Tarun Kumar 1,500

    Speciality Icon Senior Director Medanta Moolchand Heart Centre, Cardiology
    Education Icon MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology), Fellowships Experience Icon 15 Years
    Clinic Icon Mon-Sat
    Thumbs Down Icon 5 Recommendations
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    Dr. Hriday Kumar Chopra 2,500

    Speciality Icon Senior Consultant Moolchand Heart Centre, Cardiology
    Education Icon MD, MBBS, Others, Fellowships, Paediatric Echocardiography , Echocardiography, Clinical Cardiology & Thrombolysis in STEMI Experience Icon 36 Years
    Clinic Icon Mon-Sat
    Thumbs Down Icon 10 Recommendations
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    Dr. N. R. Shastry 1,200

    Speciality Icon Medanta Moolchand Heart Centre, Cardiology
    Education Icon MD (USA), PGDCG, FNIC, Experience Icon 10 Years
    Clinic Icon Mon-Sat
    Thumbs Down Icon 5 Recommendations
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    Dr. Praveen Chandra 2,150

    Speciality Icon Head, Medanta Moolchand Heart Centre, Cardiology
    Education Icon MD, DM, Others Experience Icon 29 Years
    Clinic Icon Mon-Sat
    Thumbs Down Icon 10 Recommendations

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