Guides, Checklists &
Case Studies.

To help you decide with confidence.

Written for patients and families navigating complex cardiac diagnoses — not for healthcare professionals. Every resource answers a real question a patient has searched for.

Resource Categories

Everything you need to wunderstand your options.

Understanding Your Diagnosis

Plain-language explanations of CTO, CHIP, left main disease, calcified lesions, and in-stent restenosis. What your angiogram report means. How to read your echocardiogram result.

Second Opinion Guide

When to seek one, what documents to prepare, how to submit them remotely, and what to expect in the written report.

Preparing for Your Procedure

What happens before, during, and after CTO PCI and complex coronary intervention. What questions to ask your cardiologist before consenting.

Recovery and After Care

Medications after PCI, activity restrictions, follow-up schedule, warning signs to watch for, and when to contact the team.

Case Studies

Anonymised clinical case studies: patient profile, prior treatment, the challenge, Dr. Arun's approach, and the outcome.

Glossary

Plain-English definitions — CTO, CHIP, IVUS, ADR, FFR, EF, CAG, CABG, and all terms used across this site.

Second Opinion Document Checklist

What to submit for your second opinion.

Please share all relevant medical reports as clear scanned copies. For Coronary Angiogram (CAG), a soft copy of the CD in proper digital format is mandatory. Avoid sending mobile-recorded videos. Send angiogram videos via WeTransfer or as an MP4 file.
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Document
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1

CAG Report / CD — Digital format (DICOM preferred). Video via WeTransfer or MP4.
Required

2

Echocardiogram (Echo) — Latest, within 6 months if possible.
Required

3

ECG — Most recent.
Required

4

TMT / Stress Test — If available.
Required

5

Previous OP notes / History — All prior clinical notes.
Required

6

Lab investigations — Cardiac enzymes, electrolytes, CBC, RFT.
Required

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Prior intervention reports — PCI / CABG reports if applicable.
If
applicable
Send to: WhatsApp +91 94807 94807 or email director@ctomd.com. Large files via Google Drive or WeTransfer.

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