Relief from Chest Pain and Confidence for the Future - Angioplasty with One Heart Clinic
Helping you live symptom free, restoring your heart health
Helping you live symptom free, restoring your heart health
An angioplasty, commonly referred to as a ‘stent’ is a minimally invasive or ‘keyhole’ procedure used to treat narrowed or blocked arteries in the heart. It involves inserting a balloon into the affected artery to widen it, followed by placing a stent (a tiny wire mesh tube) to keep the artery open.
By removing blockages, stents improve blood supply to your heart which may improve chest pain, shortness of breath and your ability to exercise.
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At One Heart Clinic, we make angioplasty easy:
Tests and procedure within 7 days - no NHS delays.
Internationally acclaimed cardiologists, using the best equipment, in advanced theatres.
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Your angioplasty will be performed by our world leading cardiologists that have extensive experience in angioplasty. As internationally recognised trainers, our surgical team teach cardiologists worldwide how to use technology that they have pioneered. We don’t just follow medical advancements we lead them, regularly performing live cases to train specialists across the globe
Internationally recognised interventional cardiologist. 19 years of experience, over 5000 procedures completed.
Extensive knowledge in coronary and structural interventions and award winning research background. 13 years of experience, over 2000 procedures completed.
Leading clinician and researcher in the field of coronary artery disease. 15 years of experience over 4000 procedures completed.
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First, you will meet the team looking after you during your procedure and provide your consent. You will be introduced to everyone in the theatre involved in your care.
Once we are ready to start the procedure, you’ll lie on an X-ray table, connected to a heart monitor, and receive a local anaesthetic to keep you comfortable. An IV line may be used for medications if needed.
Your cardiologist will begin by making a small incision in your wrist, arm, or groin to access an artery with a thin tube. A catheter is guided through this tube to the narrowed artery, followed by a fine wire reaching the blockage. A small balloon is threaded over the wire and inflated to push aside plaque, widening the artery.
Next, the stent, a tiny mesh tube, is placed on the balloon and expands as it inflates, staying in the artery when the balloon is removed. Your doctor checks blood flow using contrast dye to ensure the artery is open and functioning well.
You will then be taken to a ward to recover where you will be monitored by the inpatient team who will take care of you, answer any questions you might have, and notify you when you can go home.
Angioplasty improves blood flow in narrowed arteries, helping to relieve chest pain and reduce the risk of heart attacks. This helps you return to a normal quality of life, able to engage in your regular activities without anxiety. This procedure offers immediate symptom relief for many patients and can be a critical emergency treatment during a heart attack.
Angioplasty is a widely performed, minimally invasive procedure considered safe for most patients. The overall complication rate is low. This procedure requires only a small incision, and you’ll typically stay awake with local anaesthesia, reducing risks compared to open surgery. Our operators are highly experienced in performing the procedure, with hundreds of patients benefitting every year.
Our team discusses all risks and benefits with you beforehand and uses advanced screening to keep complications to a minimum, with hundreds of successful procedures performed annually.
While angioplasty is generally safe, possible complications include:
You will have a dedicated patient concierge who will guide you through the preparation for your procedure, answering all your questions, and making sure you feel ready and safe before you reach the theatre. You will be given detailed instructions that include:
When to stop eating or drinking: Before the procedure.
Which medications to continue or pause: As advised by your care team.
Expected hospital stay: Typically same-day or overnight.
What to expect during your recovery: Including post-procedure care.
Tips for living with a stent: Such as lifestyle and exercise adjustments.
You’ll need to arrange for someone to drive you home, usually on the same day or after a short observation period.
Your operator will discuss this with you before your procedure, so you know what type of stent we are using, and why. There are 2 widely used types of stents, used in different situations.
Description: These are uncoated stents, made of a metal mesh.
Description: These stents are coated with medication that is released slowly into the artery to reduce the risk of the artery narrowing again.
After a stent insertion, many people experience improved energy levels, reduced chest pain, and shortness of breath almost immediately. However, it’s common to feel tired and experience some discomfort at the catheter insertion site for a few days. Most people can resume light activities within a few days, although your operator will give you specific advice based on your situation.
The procedure itself usually takes between 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the complexity of the blockage. You will be with our team in the hospital preparing for the procedure beforehand, and in recovery from a few hours to a day or so.
We’re here for you. Please don’t hesitate to call our office or speak with your patient concierge. Your peace of mind is just as important as your physical health.