Best Cardiologist in Pune, India is a very subjective term, as there are a number of doctors in India specializing in Cardiology across several top hospitals. Dr.Rahul Raosaheb Patil is notably amongst one of the best Cardiologist in Pune as well as in India. He is an expert Interventional Cardiologist in Pune, practice since 2006 and Director, Interventional Cardiology, at Hridayam Heart Clinic in Pune. He has also served as a Consultant Cardiologist at Ruby Hall Clinic since 2006. In addition, Dr.Rahul Patil teaches at BJ Medical College & Sassoon General Hospital, in the capacity of Assistant Professor.
What is Coronary Angiography?
Coronary angiography is a test used to determine how much narrowing there is in your arteries. It is a method that uses contrast dye, usually containing iodine and x-ray pictures to recognize blockages in the coronary arteries that are created by plaque buildup. It supplies your heart muscle with blood. They can become clogged from a buildup of cholesterol, cells or other substances (plaque).
Why do I need Coronary Angiography?
Coronary angiography can be used to help diagnose heart conditions, help plan future treatments and carry out certain procedures. For example, it may be used:
- after a heart attack – where the heart’s blood supply is blocked
- to help diagnose angina – where pain in the chest is caused by restricted blood supply to the heart
- to plan interventional or surgical procedures – such as a coronary angioplasty, where narrowed or blocked blood vessels are widened
Dr. Rahul Patil 