Advanced-rotablation
Advanced Rotablation
Advanced Rotablation in Vijayawada
Rotablation, or Rotational Atherectomy, is an advanced interventional cardiology technique used to treat complex and heavily calcified coronary artery blockages that are difficult to open with conventional angioplasty. At Dr. N. Subbarao Center for Cardiac Care, Vijayawada, we specialize in performing advanced rotablation procedures with utmost precision and safety. During this procedure, a tiny diamond-tipped burr rotates at high speed to gently remove plaque deposits, restoring smooth blood flow through the artery. This technique is often used in patients with hard calcium buildup, providing a more effective solution for restoring heart function.
Benefits of Advanced Rotablation
Advanced Rotablation offers several significant advantages over standard angioplasty, particularly in challenging cardiac cases. It ensures complete removal of calcified plaque, leading to better outcomes:
- Effective Plaque Removal: Diamond-tipped burr precisely removes hard calcium deposits.
- Enhanced Success Rates: Improves outcomes in complex, heavily calcified arteries.
- Minimally Invasive: Small incision with quick recovery time.
- Symptom Relief: Reduces chest pain and improves heart function.
Why Choose Dr. N. Subbarao Center for Cardiac Care
For advanced rotablation in Vijayawada, Dr. N. Subbarao Center for Cardiac Care is your trusted destination for cutting-edge interventional cardiology. Led by esteemed specialists Dr. Nallamothu Murali Krishna and Dr. Varun Nallamothu, our center combines advanced technology, clinical expertise, and compassionate care to deliver exceptional results. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to patient safety, we ensure every rotablation procedure is performed with precision and care. Choose our center for advanced cardiac interventions — where expertise meets innovation to protect your heart health.
Key Benefits
Procedure Process
- Pre-procedure evaluation and imaging assessment
- Identification of calcified lesions requiring rotablation
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure
- IV access placement and anticoagulation
- Local anesthesia at insertion site
- Diagnostic angiography to assess lesion characteristics
- Selection of appropriate burr size
- Gradual advancement of burr across lesion
- Multiple passes at increasing speeds as needed
- Angioplasty and stent placement after rotablation
- Final angiography to confirm results
- Catheter removal and access site closure
- Post-procedure monitoring and care
Frequently Asked Questions
How is rotablation different from regular angioplasty?
Regular angioplasty uses balloons to compress plaque against artery walls, but heavily calcified lesions resist balloon expansion and may tear. Rotablation physically removes calcium deposits, creating a smoother vessel surface for stent placement.
Is rotablation safe?
When performed by experienced interventional cardiologists, rotablation is safe with a low complication rate. Potential risks include slow flow/no-reflow phenomenon, vessel perforation, and distal embolization, but these are minimized with proper technique and precautions.
How long does the rotablation procedure take?
Rotablation typically adds 30-60 minutes to a standard angioplasty procedure. The entire process including diagnostic angiography, rotablation, and stent placement usually takes 1-2 hours.
What is the recovery like after rotablation?
Recovery is similar to standard angioplasty. Most patients stay overnight for observation and can resume normal activities within a few days. Dual antiplatelet therapy is essential to prevent stent clotting.