Dr Samuel Mathew Kalarickal offers the best heart-related treatment in India.

Dr Samuel Mathew Kalarickal is a well-known cardiologist with over 39 years of expertise, is recognised in India as the "Father of Angioplasty." He has performed over 10,000 angioplasties, 3000 Intra Coronary Stenting surgeries, and 800 Rotablation procedures. Padmashri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, was bestowed upon him by the President of India. He specializes in carotid stenting, coronary angioplasty, coronary stenting and rotavator atherectomy.

In 1974, he received his MBBS from Government Medical College in Kottayam, his MD from Stanley Medical College in Chennai in 1978, and his DM from Madras Medical College in Chennai in 1981. The European Society of Cardiology, the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and the American College of Cardiology all awarded him, fellowships. He received his training in coronary angioplasty and cardiovascular radiation therapy from Andreas Gruentzig in the United States.

Dr Samuel Mathew Kalarickal is the founder and president of the Asia Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology, as well as the head of the National Angioplasty Registry of India. He is frequently invited to speak at annual conferences and meetings of major medical societies as a faculty member. In 1996, he received the Dr B. C. Roy Award in Interventional Cardiology; in 2008, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to Cardiology; in 2003, he received the Dr M.G.R. University's Doctor of Science Award; and in 2000, he received the "Rashtriya Samman" (top taxpayers award). He has worked as a Senior Consultant at New Age Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai, a Consultant at Apollo Hospitals in Greams Road, Chennai, a Consultant at Royal Hospital in Mumbai, a Consultant at Medistra Hospital in Jakarta, and a Professor at the University of Rouen Teaching Course in France. He is currently associated with Saifee Hospital, Mumbai.

 Some of his specializations are in :

• Angioplasty Stenting
• Coronary and Peripheral Angioplasty
• Aortic Stent Grafting
• Rotablation
• Percutaneous bypass
• Carotid Stenting
• Cardiac Catheterization
• Biventricular Pacing
• Pacemaker and heart device implantation

Carotid Artery Disease: Carotid Stenting

Carotid angioplasty and stenting are methods to restore blood flow into the brain that reopen blocked arteries. Often they are used for treating or preventing strokes. The carotid arteries are situated on both sides of your neck and reach the base of your skull from your aorta in your chest. These arteries provide your brain with blood. You have carotid artery disease when plaque increases and lowers blood flow in your carotid arteries. This is important, given that coagulation may develop on the plaque, blocking the flux of your brain, causes ischemia blockage(a stroke caused by a blockage or blood clot), brain damage, incapacity and even death.

During the procedure

The stent is inserted into the carotid artery using a catheter, which is a tube. The catheter is inserted into a major artery, usually the femoral artery in the groyne. The artery is then threaded via other arteries until it reaches the carotid artery. On X-ray pictures, dye is utilised to make your carotid artery visible. This aids the doctor in locating the artery's constricted section. A balloon and a stent are inserted into the carotid artery by the doctor. The balloon is inflated and inserted into the stent. The stent is then opened and pushed against the arterial wall. The stent is then left in place when the balloon is deflated and removed. The cells that line the blood artery will expand in size over time, the cells lining the blood vessel will grow through and around the stent to help hold it permanently in place.

Stenting can be beneficial in Improve blood flow by widening the artery, After the balloon has been deflated and removed, keep the artery open, Keep the arterial wall from collapsing or shutting again (restenosis), Prevent tiny bits of plaque from breaking off and potentially causing a stroke.

This procedure does not replace medications and a healthy lifestyle. If you choose to have the surgery, you will still need to take medications and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

After the procedure

You'll be admitted to the hospital for specialist nursing care, most likely in the Intensive Care Unit. You’ll likely be in the hospital for 1-3 days. Your blood pressure and heart rate will be monitored regularly. Your voice and movements will be evaluated by the nursing team regularly. To avoid bruising or bleeding from your groyne, you'll need to stay in bed for the first several hours. After that, you'll be asked to move about.