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What Are The Treatment Options For Coronary Artery Disease And Double Vessel Disease?
Question: To Dr XXXXXXX Heijebu only
Sir you could be please guide me regarding the treatment aspects available for coronary artery disease ,2 vessel disease,.which I was diagnosed recently at Apollo hospitals.What would be cost procedures of treatment.I have aarogymitra health scheme as well.Will be claimable in this institute?
Thank you Sir.
need your Guidance
Dr XXXXXXX
I heard that surgery is needed in CAD cases,is true?
Sir you could be please guide me regarding the treatment aspects available for coronary artery disease ,2 vessel disease,.which I was diagnosed recently at Apollo hospitals.What would be cost procedures of treatment.I have aarogymitra health scheme as well.Will be claimable in this institute?
Thank you Sir.
need your Guidance
Dr XXXXXXX
I heard that surgery is needed in CAD cases,is true?
Brief Answer:
Not all cases of DVD need surgery.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
I understand your query and concern.
The treatment options of Double vessel disease can be approached through both medical and surgical measures.
Double vessels is managed surgically only in cases where stent placement is not possible Or is ineffective in the following cases.
1.Left main coronary artery is involved.
2.Greater than 70% obstruction in proximal LAD vessel.
3.Large part of surviving myocardium in high risk DVD patients.
In the remaining cases,medical management or stenting is advised.
Along with the above drugs like anti hypertensives,antiplatelets,low molecular weight heparins are also indicated if respective of the procedure being medical or surgical.
Regarding the health Scheme you mentioned Aarogyamitra,there is facility in Apollo Hosp,available for few selective cases,based on the criteria designed by the local bodies of concerning state to offer eligibility for claiming insurance.
You need to consult them in person.Criteria may vary from case to case
Generally you can claim insurance in your case under aarogyamitra.
Thank you.
Not all cases of DVD need surgery.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
I understand your query and concern.
The treatment options of Double vessel disease can be approached through both medical and surgical measures.
Double vessels is managed surgically only in cases where stent placement is not possible Or is ineffective in the following cases.
1.Left main coronary artery is involved.
2.Greater than 70% obstruction in proximal LAD vessel.
3.Large part of surviving myocardium in high risk DVD patients.
In the remaining cases,medical management or stenting is advised.
Along with the above drugs like anti hypertensives,antiplatelets,low molecular weight heparins are also indicated if respective of the procedure being medical or surgical.
Regarding the health Scheme you mentioned Aarogyamitra,there is facility in Apollo Hosp,available for few selective cases,based on the criteria designed by the local bodies of concerning state to offer eligibility for claiming insurance.
You need to consult them in person.Criteria may vary from case to case
Generally you can claim insurance in your case under aarogyamitra.
Thank you.
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