Coarctation of Aorta Stenting in Bengaluru
Opening a narrowed segment of the aorta with a balloon or stent to restore normal blood flow to the lower body and protect the heart from high blood pressure. Under the care of Dr. Bharath A. P.
- Balloon Angioplasty & Stenting
- Treats Re-Coarctation
- Controls Upper-Body Hypertension
- Minimally Invasive
Dr. Bharath A. P.
Pediatric Interventional Cardiologist
Clinical Practice
Dedicated to newborn & child cardiac excellence
Children Evaluated
Evaluated with echocardiogram, from preterm infants to young adults
Children Operated
Cardiac interventions & cath lab procedures in children
Surgeries Coordinated
Coordinated surgical care for children with congenital heart diseases.
What Is Coarctation of the Aorta?
Coarctation of the aorta is a narrowing of the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the body. It causes high blood pressure in the arms and head, weak or delayed pulses in the legs, and extra strain on the heart. Severe coarctation in newborns can cause heart failure, while milder forms may be discovered later as high blood pressure.
Depending on age and anatomy, the narrowing can be treated by balloon angioplasty or by placing a stent — a metal mesh tube that holds the aorta open. Stents are especially useful in older children and adolescents and can be expanded further as they grow. Re-narrowing after previous surgery is also commonly treated this way.
Age-Appropriate Choice
Surgery, balloon or stent is chosen based on age, size and anatomy.
Growth-Friendly Stents
Stents can be redilated as the child grows towards adult size.
Blood Pressure Care
Long-term blood pressure monitoring is part of follow-up.
When Is It Recommended?
Catheter treatment of coarctation may be advised when:
- There is a significant pressure difference across the narrowing
- Blood pressure is high in the arms
- Leg pulses are weak or delayed
- Re-coarctation occurs after previous surgery
Not sure if your child needs this?
Share your child's reports and Dr. Bharath's team will guide you on the next step.
Conditions Covered
Heart conditions commonly assessed or treated with this service.
Native Coarctation
Discrete narrowing in older children and adolescents.
Re-Coarctation
Re-narrowing after previous surgical repair.
Transverse Arch Hypoplasia
Selected long-segment narrowings assessed for stenting.
Neonatal Coarctation
Usually managed surgically; balloon used in selected high-risk babies.
How It Is Performed
What happens on the day, explained simply so you know what to expect.
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Anaesthesia
General anaesthesia keeps your child completely still while the balloon or stent is positioned precisely in the aorta.
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Arterial Access
A sheath is placed in the groin artery.
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Angiography
The narrowing is measured precisely with contrast imaging.
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Balloon / Stent
A balloon is inflated, or a stent is deployed across the narrowing.
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Reassessment
The pressure difference and final result are confirmed with angiography.
Benefits, Risks & Care
A balanced overview, plus how to prepare and what recovery looks like.
Key Benefits
- Avoids or delays repeat surgery
- Immediate relief of the narrowing
- Helps control upper-body blood pressure
- Short hospital stay
Every child is different. Specific risks, benefits and alternatives for your child are discussed in detail during consultation.
Why Families Choose Dr. Bharath A. P.
Super-speciality training, academic experience and hands-on cath lab expertise.
National Board super-speciality fellowship at Madras Medical Mission Hospital, Chennai.
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Cardiology at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research since 2015.
Diagnostic catheterisation and interventions including ASD, VSD and PDA closures, valvuloplasties and stenting.
Co-author of peer-reviewed articles in Heart Lung Circulation, Archives of Disease in Childhood and Annals of Pediatric Cardiology.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about Balloon Dilatation and Stenting for Coarctation of the Aorta.
Is a stent safe for a growing child?
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Stents are usually placed when the aorta is close to adult size. Many stents can be expanded further later on, allowing for growth.
Will blood pressure return to normal?
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In many children, blood pressure improves significantly after relieving the narrowing. Some continue to need medicines and lifelong blood pressure checks.
Why is surgery preferred in newborns?
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In newborns, the narrowed tissue often recoils after ballooning. Surgery gives a more durable result at this age, though balloon treatment can be used in selected high-risk babies.
What follow-up is needed?
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Regular checks of blood pressure, echo and periodic imaging such as CT or MRI to assess the aorta and stent over time.
What are the warning signs of coarctation?
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High blood pressure in the arms, weak or delayed pulses in the legs, leg pain on exercise, headaches, and in babies, breathlessness and poor feeding. Any of these warrants a heart check.
Can coarctation come back after treatment?
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Re-narrowing can occur, especially after treatment in infancy. Regular follow-up detects it early, and it can usually be treated again with a balloon or stent.
Visit the Clinic
VEGA CURRE Multispeciality Clinic
2nd Floor, Shop No. 24 & 25, 3rd A Cross, Bhuvaneshwari Nagar, Dasarahalli Main Road, Hebbal Kempapura, Bengaluru – 560024