Angioplasty in Hyderabad
Angioplasty is a pinhole, day-care procedure that opens narrowed or blocked arteries from the inside — restoring blood flow without any surgical cut. Dr. Pritee Sharma performs peripheral angioplasty for the leg, kidney, mesenteric and upper-limb arteries at Renova Century Hospital, Banjara Hills.
A fine catheter is passed through a small puncture in the groin or arm under local anaesthesia. A balloon is inflated at the site of the blockage to compress the plaque against the artery wall; a stent may be deployed to keep the artery open.
Modern drug-coated balloons (DCB) and drug-eluting stents dramatically reduce restenosis, especially in diabetic and below-the-knee disease — the pattern most common in India.
The entire procedure takes 45–90 minutes. Most patients walk within 4–6 hours and go home the same day or the next morning.
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Symptoms to watch for
- Cramping leg pain on walking (claudication)
- Non-healing foot or toe wound
- Cold, pale or painful foot at rest
- Uncontrolled hypertension despite medication (renal artery stenosis)
- Post-meal abdominal pain and weight loss (mesenteric ischemia)
Common causes & risk factors
- Atherosclerosis — cholesterol plaque build-up
- Long-standing diabetes
- Smoking and tobacco use
- Hypertension and dyslipidemia
- Chronic kidney disease
How Dr. Pritee Sharma treats this condition
Plain Balloon Angioplasty
Simple balloon inflation for short, non-calcified blockages.
Drug-Eluting Balloon (DEB)
A drug-coated balloon delivers antiproliferative medication directly to the artery wall, preventing re-narrowing.
Self-Expanding & Drug-Eluting Stents
Deployed for elastic recoil, long lesions, or after suboptimal balloon result.
Atherectomy + Angioplasty
For heavily calcified plaque, the plaque is shaved or vaporised before ballooning.
Below-the-Knee (BTK) Angioplasty
Fine-wire technique to open small foot arteries — critical for diabetic limb salvage.
Renal & Mesenteric Angioplasty
Opening kidney or gut arteries to control hypertension or relieve intestinal angina.
Why early care matters
- Avoids open bypass surgery
- No large scar, no long hospital stay
- Repeatable if needed in the future
- Excellent option for elderly and high-risk patients
- Prevents amputation when done in time
Why choose Dr. Pritee Sharma
- Dedicated peripheral vascular cath lab at Renova Century Hospital
- Full inventory — DCB, DES, atherectomy, re-entry devices
- 21+ years of endovascular experience
- Cashless insurance and TPA support
Frequently asked questions
No. It is done under local anaesthesia through a pinhole in the groin or wrist. Most patients feel only a brief pressure sensation.
Modern drug-eluting balloons and stents give 3–5 year primary patency in most patients. Ongoing risk-factor control (BP, sugar, cholesterol, no smoking) is critical.
Cost depends on the artery treated, device used and number of lesions. Most policies cover peripheral angioplasty; our team provides a written estimate after imaging.
Yes — one of its biggest advantages. If a re-narrowing occurs, a repeat angioplasty is usually possible without any additional risk.
What to expect during recovery
- 4–6 hours of bed rest after groin puncture (radial access allows immediate walking)
- Discharge same day or next morning
- Return to desk work in 48 hours
- Antiplatelet therapy for 3–12 months as advised
- Duplex follow-up at 1, 6 and 12 months
Why this matters in Hyderabad
- Hyderabad's IT, BPO and corporate workforce spend 9–12 hours seated daily — a leading driver of varicose veins, DVT and venous reflux in patients under 45.
- High prevalence of diabetes across Telangana (over 14% of urban adults) makes diabetic foot disease and PAD some of the most common limb-threatening conditions seen at Renova Century Hospital.
- Hot, humid summers and prolonged standing in retail, teaching and healthcare further increase the burden of chronic venous insufficiency in Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
- Patients travel to Banjara Hills for vascular care from across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra — Dr. Sharma's team coordinates out-station travel, imaging review and cashless insurance.
Dr. Pritee Sharma — Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon
21+ years of dedicated vascular and endovascular surgical experience.
- MBBS — Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai
- MS (General Surgery)
- DNB Peripheral Vascular Surgery — Gold Medalist (awarded by the Hon'ble Ex Vice President of India)
- Fellowship in Endovascular Surgery
- Head of Department, Vascular & Endovascular Surgery — Renova Century Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
- Former Consultant — Army Hospital Research & Referral, Delhi
- Member — Vascular Society of India (VSI)
- Member — Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons
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