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Coronary Angioplasty at UCT Private Academic Hospital

Total review: 18

Cape town, South Africa

Established - 2002

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Coronary Angioplasty at UCT Private Academic Hospital

UCT Private Academic Hospital, located in Syfred Douglas St, Cape Town, South Africa offers patients Coronary Angioplasty procedures among its total of 329 available procedures, across 35 different specialties

. The cost of a Coronary Angioplasty procedure ranges from ฿637,000 to ฿713,200, whilst the national average price is approximately ฿636,998.

There is currently a lack of information available on the specialists practicing at the Hospital, and they are not accredited by any recognized accreditations institutes

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Sheridan Walter, 21 Sep 2020

There’s a pathcare with trained staff who does not know what color tube they need to use for lithium levels—— YELLOW.

Juliettash Stadler, 05 May 2020

My Son was admitted with a very rare autoimmune illness in April this year. The care he was given was superb Prof Dheda, Prof Louw and their team of specialists covered every possibility , diagnosed e

Genevieve Fortuin, 21 Apr 2020

Friendly staff. Very good service to my spouse with his stay at the hospital. Professor soon got him ready. Wash treated for double pneumonia.

maxxx l, 03 Apr 2020

Friendly staff and high calibre expertise

Namhla Taba, 11 Mar 2020

Went to see a gynae, got promised to get my results in 2 weeks (which is already long), never got my test results back even after I called because there was always some excuse. Yet they wasted no time

Deborah Talmarkes, 14 Nov 2019

I get that they’re a private business - but you’d think they’d care more about people’s lives because of the type of business they’re in. Be very careful if you decide to take a loved one to

Fazlyn Petersen, 04 Aug 2019

The only reason why this isn't getting 5 stars is due to the parking. Since I've started going there seem to be more doctors and so parking has become an issue especially if you park in the narrow bay

Ozziefn, 03 Jul 2019

Visiting patient's. Good was nice

Zoelfa Abrahams, 15 Jun 2019

Excellent service will definely go again nursing staff and doctors compassionate and other healthworkers as well

Donnely Wilson, 28 May 2019

Was lucky to be part of the study

lana, 14 Apr 2019

My physician Dr Greg Calligaro is extremely professional and yet still so attentive.He took time to respond to my emails an and spent an hour in our consultation. I had a bronchoscopy procedure last F

Tommy Brown, 06 Apr 2019

Had a brain operation with incredibly professional Professor Taylor and his team. Really good experience and quick recovery as far as operations can be.

Jolene Zeeman, 28 Sep 2018

I prefer only this hospital for certain procedures, because the doctors are fantasies and very well known. The hospital itself is not standard, there is never parking, the entrance and outside are dir

Ntshwari Letsoalo, 02 May 2018

Polite and thorough doctors. Definitely recommend commend!

johannes schutte, 15 Jun 2017

Excellent Hospital with very professional staff and highly qualified ProfessorsVery neat and building has been well looked after.

Louisa Meyer, 02 Jun 2017

I saw the happy faces of the boy who received ears and his family on the TV news last night. Priceless!

Michelle Lesley Singer, 14 Mar 2017

What a blessing that this hospital has Dr Jacques Scherman on their team of Doctors!The "TAVI" procedure that Dr Scherman and his team performed on my father 84 year old father, Mr Harry Singer, on15/

eMags Namibia, 21 Nov 2015

Friendly & Professional staff

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What you need to know about Coronary Angioplasty in Cape Town

Coronary Angioplasty is a non-surgical procedure to open up clogged coronary arteries and it is also known as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Coronary arteries provide blood to heart tissue. In this method, a balloon is temporarily inserted into the blocked artery and inflated to increase its diameter. Blocked coronary artery causes chest pain and shortness of breath, Angioplasty helps reduce both these problems. Also, it is performed during the treatment of a heart attack to open up the arteries rapidly. It prevents damage to your heart and Coronary arteries are end arteries. Once they are blocked, there is no anastomosis to provide an alternative and as a result, the cardiac muscles die. This poses a lot of risks to your health.

It is primarily a treatment for atherosclerosis, with this disease; fat plaques are deposited into the coronary arteries. Angioplasty is chosen when lifestyle changes and medicines do not work and if the plaque continues to deposit, several health problems are initiated.

Not everyone can go for an angioplasty. If you have plaques in multiple arteries a coronary bypass surgery is chosen. Similarly, if you are suffering from other diseases such as diabetes, surgery is recommended.

What's the Recovery Time for Coronary Angioplasty Procedures in Cape Town?

The recovery period following a Coronary Angioplasty can differ among individuals, though generally, most can anticipate returning to their regular activities within a week. In the recovery phase, patients may experience fatigue and slight unease in the area of catheter entry.

During this healing time, the emphasis should be on heart health. This involves adhering to a heart-friendly diet, engaging in doctor-recommended regular physical exercises, managing stress effectively, and refraining from tobacco use. It's also vital to comply with all medication instructions to avoid the formation of blood clots and manage any pre-existing conditions such as hypertension or high cholesterol levels.

What's the Success Rate of Coronary Angioplasty Procedures in Cape Town?

Research shows that Coronary Angioplasty is a highly successful treatment for coronary heart disease. In fact, the procedure is successful over 95% of cases, according to the NHS. Success, in this case, is defined as significantly improved blood flow to the heart muscle and considerable relief from symptoms such as chest pain and shortness of breath. However, the long-term success of a Coronary Angioplasty often depends on the individual's commitment to lifestyle changes and medication adherence.

It is also important to note that not every patient with coronary heart disease is a suitable candidate for the procedure. Factors such as the location and extent of the blockage, the patient's overall health, and whether or not they have had previous heart surgery play an important role in the potential success of the Coronary Angioplasty.