How long does the brain stay alive after the heart stops?

Hello Madan Batra Ji,

Thank you for your query. If your doctor has advised a heart stent, it means there’s a blockage in one or more arteries, and a stent is needed to restore blood flow and prevent complications like a heart attack.

What is a Heart Stent?

A stent is a small, metal mesh tube placed in a blocked artery during angioplasty to keep it open. It helps reduce chest pain and improves blood circulation to the heart.

Types of Stents

1. Bare Metal Stent (BMS):

   • Basic type, higher chance of re-narrowing

2. Drug-Eluting Stent (DES):

   • Most commonly used today

   • Releases medicine to prevent blockage

   • Offers better long-term outcomes

Important Questions to Ask Your Doctor:

• How many blockages are there?

• What type of stent is suitable for me?

• Do I need long-term medications after the procedure?

• Am I eligible for cashless treatment through insurance or government schemes?

How HexaHealth Can Help You?

• Help you book the best cardiologist or heart hospital in Delhi

• Assist with angiography, stenting, and follow-up bookings

• Provide complete guidance on insurance coverage and financing options

• Ensure transparent cost estimates and no hidden charges

• Support you through admission, paperwork, and discharge

Hello Lokedh Ji,

Thank you for your question regarding pacemaker installation under the CHGS scheme (Central Government Health Scheme). Pacemaker implantation is a covered procedure under CHGS, but you need to follow the correct process for approval and reimbursement or cashless treatment.

Process for Pacemaker Installation under CGHS

Step-by-Step Procedure

1. Consultation at CGHS Wellness Centre:

   • First, visit your CGHS Wellness Centre for an evaluation by a CGHS-authorised medical officer.

   • They will examine your condition and, if required, issue a referral letter for further treatment at an empanelled hospital.

2. Specialist Evaluation at Empanelled Hospital:

   • Visit a CGHS-empanelled cardiologist at a listed private or government hospital.

   • After tests (like ECG, 2D Echo, Holter monitor), the doctor will confirm the need for a pacemaker.

3. Approval Process:

   • The hospital will submit a treatment estimate and approval request to CGHS authorities.

   • On approval, pacemaker surgery will be done cashless (if the empanelled hospital and procedure are approved).

4. Post-Surgery Follow-Up:

   • Post-operative care and follow-ups can also be availed under CGHS as per rules.

Notes

• Only CGHS empanelled hospitals are eligible for cashless procedures.

• Depending on the doctor’s advice and the CGHS-approved list, you can choose from single-chamber or dual-chamber pacemakers.

• Keep all referral letters, bills, and reports safe for documentation.

Let us know if you need any other help

Hello Srinivas Ji,

Thank you for sharing your friend's condition—it's serious, and timely treatment is essential.

With four artery blockages (one 100% blocked, two at 80%, and one at 70%), it's likely that major coronary arteries are involved.

Commonly Affected Arteries in Angiography

• LAD (Left Anterior Descending artery) – most critical for heart function

• RCA (Right Coronary Artery)

• LCX (Left Circumflex Artery)

• Other branches, like Diagonal or OM (obtuse marginal) arteries, may also be involved.

Your friend's angiography report will mention exactly which arteries are blocked, which helps guide the right treatment.

Stents vs Bypass – What's Better?

Stents (Angioplasty):

• Less invasive, quicker recovery

• Ideal for 1–2 simple blockages

• May not be suitable for multiple or complex lesions

Bypass Surgery (CABG):

• Strongly recommended when there are 3 or more major blockages

• Better for long-term heart health, especially if one blockage is 100%

• Also preferred if the LAD artery is involved

Expert Opinion

In your friend's case, with multiple critical blockages, CABG (bypass surgery) is typically the safest and most effective option.

How HexaHealth Can Help?

• Free consultation with top cardiologists and heart surgeons in Hyderabad

• Help you understand the angiography report and treatment options

• Coordinate surgery bookings with reputed hospitals

• Support with second opinions, follow-ups, and cost transparency

Wishing your friend a smooth and full recovery.

Let us know if you'd like help arranging a consultation or planning the next steps.