Rotablation Angioplasty
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A catheter is inserted through the wrist or groin
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A specialized rotablator burr is advanced to the calcified blockage
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The burr rotates at high speed (up to 180,000 RPM) to gently remove calcium
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A balloon is then used to dilate the artery
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A stent is placed to keep the artery open
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The entire procedure may take slightly longer than standard angioplasty
🧼 The rotablation device works without cutting large pieces — it pulverizes calcium into micro-particles that are safely absorbed by the body.
What Happens During a Rotablation Procedure?
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Enables successful treatment of complex or failed angioplasty cases
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Improves chances of full stent expansion and long-term success
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Reduces risk of stent under-expansion or future re-blockage
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Offers less invasive alternative to bypass surgery in select cases
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Enhances recovery and heart performance in high-risk patients
Benefits of Rotablation Angioplasty
Why Choose Nidaan Heart Clinic for Rotablation?
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Expertise in complex coronary interventions
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Advanced Cath Lab infrastructure with rotablation support
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Performed by highly experienced interventional cardiologists
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Personalized care for high-risk and elderly patients
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Recognized as a trusted heart center in Vadodara, Gujarat
Final Message from the Cardiologist
Some heart blockages need more than just a balloon.
Rotablation gives us a way to treat the “untreatable.”
“When calcium blocks the path to your heart, we use precision tools to clear the way — safely, effectively, and with care.”
If you've been told your blockage is too hard or complex for angioplasty — or if a previous stent failed — rotablation could be the solution.
What is Rotablation Angioplasty?
Rotablation Angioplasty is an advanced interventional procedure used to treat heavily calcified or hard blockages in the coronary arteries. In cases where a standard balloon and stent cannot open the artery due to rigid calcium deposits, rotablation uses a tiny rotating burr (diamond-tipped drill) to gently shave away the hardened plaque.
This clears the path for successful stent placement and restores blood flow to the heart muscle.
At Nidaan Heart Clinic, Vadodara, our expert interventional cardiologists perform rotablation using specialized techniques for high-risk or complex coronary blockages.
Who Needs Rotablation?
Rotablation is typically recommended when:
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The blockage is heavily calcified and cannot be opened by a balloon
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A previous angioplasty attempt failed due to hard plaque
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The artery is too narrow or tortuous for stent placement
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A patient has multiple or complex blockages
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The heart muscle is at risk due to incomplete revascularization
✅ It’s especially helpful for elderly patients, diabetics, or those with long-standing coronary artery disease.