Is surgery essential for the blockage in arteries?
Patient: My wife, aged 56, had a heart attack (angina) last saturday and after observation in Vasai Hospital for 2 days had angiography in S.R.Mehta Cardiac Clinic, Kings Circle on 7 Jan 11 and diagnosed with 4 blockages with one major to be operated within a week. Cost may exceed 1 lac. Do you have any solution. Thanking you.Sincerely Suresh - YYYY@YYYY Doctor: Hello,  After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that an urgent treatment for blocked arteries is must especially after and heart attack.  Major blockage should be taken care early to prevent any further cardiac Event and to improve cardiac efficiency. It’s recommended for you to have a word with your treating cardiologist to proceed further.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Dr Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist