With over 30 years of expertise, Dr Uday B Khanolkar is a well-known and well-respected cardiologist. Coronary angiography, angioplasty, mitral clip procedure, TAVI, PTCA, Peripheral angioplasty with atherectomy and stenting, CRT, and ICD are some of his specialities. He is currently associated with the Narayana Multispecialty Hospital in Bangalore, which is one of the city's most prestigious hospitals.
He completed his MBBS, MD in Cardiology, and DM in Cardiology from Mumbai University. Dr Khanolkar is a member of the Indian College of Cardiology, the Cardiological Society of India, the Interventional Society for Cardiac Interventions, and the GCCI. In the year 2000, he served as an advisor to the FICC's Health Care Committee. Throughout the world, he has taken a series of national and international guest lecturers.
Paper published
- Unruptured Aneurysm of Sinus Valsalva: Report of 2 Cases-Indian Heart Journal 41:68:1989
- Double outlet left ventricle with Cortriatrium dexter-Indian Heart journal 42:5:1990
- Superior-Inferior Ventricles: Report of 6 Cases - American Heart Journal 121: 1234:1991
- Percutaneous Transluminal Rotational Atherectomy for treatment of in-stent Restenosis-Indian Heart Journal 48:281:1996
Dr Uday B Khanolkar has worked as a consultant at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London, UK, Wockhardt Hospital & Heart Institute in Bangalore, Apollo Victor Hospital in Goa, and Manipal Hospital in Goa.
What is Coronary Angiography?
Coronary angiography is a test that determines whether or not a coronary artery is blocked. If you have unstable angina, unusual chest pain, aortic stenosis, or unexplained heart failure, your doctor will be worried that you are at risk of a heart attack. A contrast dye will be put into your arteries using a catheter (thin, plastic tube) during coronary angiography, and your doctor will monitor how blood flows through your heart on an X-ray screen. A cardiac angiography, catheter arteriography, or cardiac catheterization are all terms used to describe this procedure.
When is a Coronary Angiography needed?
Coronary angiography is the gold standard examination for identifying coronary artery disease, and it is performed in a variety of situations:
- It is sometimes done in individuals who have had a heart attack.
- People who have a positive treadmill, or those who have a positive treadmill,
- In patients who experience chest discomfort or shortness of breath when exercising,
- If coronary heart disease is suspected in the patient.
If the patient has chest discomfort that the doctor suspects is caused by constricted coronary arteries, or if the doctor wants to examine the degree of narrowing in the coronary arteries, the doctor may prescribe the test.
Coronary Angioplasty will also examine whether the patient may benefit from a procedure such as angioplasty or bypass surgery to alleviate symptoms and lower the risk of additional cardiac issues such as a heart attack.
What happens during coronary angiography?
Your doctor will inject a liquid dye through a tiny, flexible tube called a catheter to generate the X-ray pictures. From an access point, the doctor inserts the catheter into the desired artery. Typically, the access site is in your arm, but it can also be in your groin.On an X-ray, the dye makes the blood flowing inside the blood arteries visible and highlights any constricted or obstructed areas. The dye is eventually excreted from your body via your kidneys and urine.
What happens after heart angioplasty?
It will take around 30 to 40 minutes to complete the test. The catheter will be withdrawn when the test is done, and pressure will be given to the region where it was put. Patients can then be transferred to the ward or recovery area, where they will be required to rest in bed for at least four hours. The patient will be permitted to go home after four to six hours in most cases. Some patients may need to stay in the hospital for extended periods so that their symptoms may be closely monitored. The X-ray dye is excreted in the urine after passing through the kidneys.
Dr. Uday B Khanolkar is the most respectable and trusted cardiologist in India. He has helped thousands of patients and made a significant difference in their lives. His commitment and knowledge helped the patients in making the best decision possible. He works at Narayana Multispecialty Hospital in Bangalore, which is regarded as one of India's top hospitals.