HEART DISEASE TREATMENT

New hope for heart patients: State-run Ambedkar hosp introduces coronary orbital atherectomy

Orbital Atherectomy is used before angioplasty to open calcified blockages (plaques). The technique uses a 1.25 mm diamond-coated drill device that breaks down calcium into fine particles as small as two microns. In simple terms, it pulverises calcium into fine particles, cleaning the arteries and ensuring smooth blood flow. This method is particularly effective for patients with heavily calcified coronary arteries.