Interventional
Primary Angioplasty (Heart Attack)
Emergency stenting that saves heart muscle during an active heart attack.
What it is
Primary angioplasty (Primary PCI) is the emergency opening of a blocked artery during a heart attack. Time is muscle — the faster the artery is opened, the more heart muscle is saved. Backbone Medicity runs a 24×7 primary PCI service.
When it's needed
- ST-elevation heart attack (STEMI) — the most dangerous type
- Continuing chest pain after a fresh heart attack
- Cardiogenic shock from a heart attack
How it's done
From the moment you arrive, the cathlab team is activated. Within minutes, the blocked artery is identified and opened with a balloon and stent. Dr. Nikhila and the Backbone Medicity team aim for a door-to-balloon time well within the international standard of 90 minutes.
Recovery
Hospital stay is usually 3–5 days. Cardiac rehabilitation, dietary counselling, and a strict medicine schedule begin before discharge. Most patients return to normal life within 4–6 weeks.
FAQ
Questions patients ask us most
How fast should a heart attack be treated?+
Ideally within 90 minutes of reaching a hospital with a cathlab. Every 30-minute delay reduces survival benefit. Do not wait — call the hospital immediately.
Is primary PCI better than clot-busting injection?+
Yes, when available. Primary angioplasty opens the artery completely in over 95% of cases; clot-busting medicine works in only about 60%.
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