Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road has introduced a laser angioplasty facility that enables the treatment of hardened, calcified, or previously difficult-to-treat blockages through a minimally invasive procedure, offering an alternative to complex cardiac surgeries like bypass. According to Dr. Keshava R, HOD & Consultant – Interventional Cardiology , the technique offers a way to treat multiple stents, severe atherosclerosis and intricate arterial narrowing without the need to cut open the chest, providing hope for patients who were once considered unsuitable for conventional angioplasty.

Laser angioplasty uses controlled light energy to vaporize calcified or hardened deposits, clearing the artery with high precision while minimizing stress on arterial walls. This approach supports smoother blood flow, lowers risk and significantly reduces recovery time and hospital stay for cardiac patients.

“With the new member added to our interventional cardiology capabilities, this technology will particularly benefit patients with complex heart disease who would otherwise need major surgery,” says Dr. H Sudarshan Ballal, Chairman, Manipal Hospitals . “Laser angioplasty stands as a medical boon, an advanced, minimally invasive solution that helps achieve better outcomes and faster recovery.”

By adopting next-generation cardiac technologies such as laser angioplasty, Manipal Hospital strengthens its commitment to expanding safe, effective and patient-friendly treatment options for long-term heart health.