Step-by-step guide for international patients — remote second opinion, travel planning, visa process, what to expect at Promed Hospital, typical costs, and return home. Written for patients from the UAE, Bahrain, Malaysia, Singapore, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, and the UK.
What exactly is a chronic total occlusion? A chronic total occlusion (CTO) is a complete blockage of a coronary artery — graded as 100% stenosis — that has been present for at least three months. Unlike an acute heart attack, where a previously normal artery suddenly closes,…
When to seek a cardiac second opinion, what documents to prepare, how to submit them remotely, and why international cardiac guidelines explicitly endorse second opinions before irreversible decisions such as bypass surgery.
What CHIP PCI is, who qualifies, what haemodynamic support devices are used, what outcomes are achievable for patients with severely reduced heart function, and why India has the infrastructure to deliver this safely.
