Pune: As cardiovascular disease continues to affect Indians at increasingly younger ages, advanced cardiac laser therapy is emerging as an important treatment option for patients facing recurrent blockages, failed stents, and complex coronary artery disease.
At Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana, advanced cardiac laser therapy is helping patients reclaim their lives when conventional heart treatments are no longer sufficient.
Studies indicate that more than 50 percent of coronary artery disease-related deaths in India occur among individuals below the age of 50, while nearly one in four heart attacks are reported in people younger than 40.
Maharashtra has witnessed a rising burden of heart disease among younger populations, with increasing cases among men in their 30s and women between 40 and 60 years of age. Pune has also reported a growing number of heart attacks among teenagers and young adults under 30, a trend experts associate with sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy eating habits, increasing stress levels, and other lifestyle-related risk factors.
As more patients undergo angioplasty and survive longer after their initial treatment, cardiologists are increasingly encountering patients who return years later with recurrent blockages, narrowed stents, and complex coronary artery disease.
Traditionally, such cases often require another stent, repeat interventions, or bypass surgery. However, at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana, advanced cardiac laser therapy is expanding treatment possibilities by offering a minimally invasive approach that can restore blood flow, support faster recovery, and, in selected cases, help patients avoid additional stents or bypass surgery.
The effectiveness of advanced cardiac laser therapy is reflected in the experiences of patients across different age groups. A 76-year-old man was able to avoid bypass surgery after developing a severe blockage inside a previously implanted stent, allowing him to return to his everyday routine.
A 21-year-old patient with a complex coronary blockage underwent treatment that restored blood flow while avoiding additional permanent implants, helping preserve future treatment options.
In another case, a 56-year-old man who had survived two heart attacks underwent laser-assisted angioplasty for recurrent blockages, enabling him to move forward without undergoing another major cardiac procedure.
While each patient’s journey was unique, the outcome was similar—a renewed opportunity for better health, improved quality of life, and greater confidence for the future.
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Advanced cardiac laser therapy has proven particularly beneficial in treating failed stents, complex coronary blockages, and heavily calcified arteries.
The procedure is performed through a minimally invasive approach without major surgical incisions, and most patients are discharged within 24 hours.
Speaking about the growing role of the technology, Dr. Abhijeet Palshikar, Director – Cardiology, Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, said, “As more patients undergo angioplasty and live longer after their initial treatment, we are witnessing a rise in complex coronary artery disease requiring repeat intervention.
Advanced cardiac laser technology has significantly strengthened our ability to manage these challenging cases with greater precision. We are increasingly utilising this technique for specialised redo angioplasties where previously implanted stents have failed, enabling effective treatment while helping many patients avoid bypass surgery.”
Highlighting the hospital’s commitment to advanced cardiovascular care, Dr. Nilesh Singh, Hospital Director, Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana, said, “The introduction and use of advanced cardiac laser technology reflect our focus on expanding access to contemporary cardiovascular care for patients. This approach has supported the management of complex coronary conditions through a minimally invasive method.
Such innovations contribute to improved clinical outcomes and patient experience, while helping reduce the need for repeat interventions in suitable cases. Over time, this has also supported the care of many patients across different clinical profiles.”
For patients living with failed stents, recurrent blockages, and complex coronary artery disease, advanced cardiac laser therapy is providing more than an alternative treatment option.
