2002 Medical School : Nishtar Medical College
2008 Residency:
University of Missouri – Kansas City
2012 Fellowship:
University of Missouri – Kansas City
Cardiologist Serving Katy, Sugar Land, Greater Houston
Cardiologist Serving Katy, Sugar Land, Greater Houston
Coronary angioplasty with stent placement, also called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), is a hospital-based procedure that opens a narrowed heart artery from the inside. Evaluation and follow-up take place at our Katy and Sugar Land offices; the procedure itself is scheduled at an affiliated hospital.
Dr. Khalid reviews your symptoms, history and test results himself
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Office follow-up on medicines and risk factors
Coronary angioplasty is a catheter-based procedure that opens a narrowed or blocked coronary artery. A thin tube is guided from the wrist or groin to the heart, a small balloon is inflated at the narrowing to widen it, and in most cases a stent, a small mesh tube, is left in place to help keep the artery open. It is performed in a hospital catheterization laboratory, usually right after or during cardiac catheterization and angiography.
For people having a heart attack, prompt angioplasty can restore blood flow and limit damage to the heart muscle. For people with stable chest pain, angioplasty can relieve symptoms that persist despite medication, but medication and risk-factor treatment remain the foundation of care, and a stent is not always the best choice.
At Advanced Cardiology, Adnan Khalid, MD evaluates whether angioplasty is appropriate, performs or coordinates the procedure at an affiliated hospital where appropriate, and provides follow-up care in Katy and Sugar Land. The office will explain where your procedure will be scheduled.
Adnan Khalid, MD, Cardiologist
Adnan Khalid, MD, specializes in treating coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, heart failure, hypertension, arrhythmias, and hyperlipidemia. He has over 10 years of experience in the field of cardiovascular medicine.
Dr. Khalid graduated from his medical school among the top 10 out of 250 medical students in his class. He is fellowship trained in cardiovascular diseases, interventional cardiology, advanced heart failure, and transplant cardiology. He is focused on providing personalized and compassionate care. Dr. Khalid believes in spending time with his patients and listening to their needs and is committed to offering excellent care.
Dr. Khalid is an avid reader. He is eager to learn new things; He likes to work out and spend time with his family. When off from work, he likes to travel and spend time in nature along with family and friends. He is married with three children. Dr. Adnan Khalid is now seeing patients at our Katy and Sugar Land offices and welcomes new patients from across the greater Houston area.
American Board of Internal Medicine
Interventional Cardiology
Dr. Khalid may discuss angioplasty when testing shows a significant narrowing and opening it is likely to help. The decision is individual and is weighed against medication alone and bypass surgery.
Why it matters: During a heart attack, a blocked artery starves the heart muscle of blood. How angioplasty helps: Opening the artery quickly can limit damage. This is emergency hospital care; anyone with heart attack symptoms should call 911 rather than contact the office.
Why it matters: Chest discomfort with exertion can limit daily life. How angioplasty helps: In people whose symptoms continue despite good medical treatment, opening the narrowed artery can reduce angina. For many people with stable disease, medication alone is a reasonable first approach.
Why it matters: A test may show reduced blood flow or a severe narrowing. How angioplasty helps: If the narrowing is suitable and likely responsible for symptoms or reduced blood flow, treating it may be considered. Not every narrowing needs a stent. See abnormal stress test evaluation.
Why it matters: Some patients continue to have symptoms on appropriate medicines. How angioplasty helps: It offers a less invasive option than surgery for suitable anatomy.
The number of narrowed arteries alone does not decide between a stent and bypass surgery. The location and complexity of the narrowings, the function of the heart, diabetes, other health conditions, and your preferences all matter. For some people, especially those with complex disease, bypass surgery may be the better option, and a cardiac surgeon may be part of the discussion.
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Long-term protection comes from medications, blood pressure and cholesterol control, not smoking, physical activity, and cardiac rehabilitation.
When angioplasty is planned rather than done in an emergency, follow the specific instructions your care team and the hospital give you. You will usually be asked not to eat or drink for several hours beforehand. Blood thinners, diabetes medicines (including insulin and SGLT2 inhibitors), and some other drugs may need to be adjusted, but only as directed; do not stop any medication on your own. You may be started on an antiplatelet medicine before the procedure. Tell the team about allergies, especially to contrast dye, kidney problems, and bleeding problems, and arrange for someone to drive you home.
The procedure takes place in a hospital catheterization laboratory. You usually receive medicine to relax while staying awake, and the wrist or groin is numbed. A catheter is guided to the heart, contrast dye shows the narrowing on X-ray, and a thin wire carries the balloon and stent into place. You may feel brief chest discomfort while the balloon is inflated; tell the team if you do. The procedure often takes about one to two hours, depending on how many areas are treated. Afterward, you are monitored, and many people stay overnight.
Angioplasty is commonly performed, but it carries risks, including bleeding or bruising at the access site, injury to the blood vessel or coronary artery, allergic reaction or kidney strain from contrast, irregular heart rhythms, a blood clot in the stent, and, rarely, heart attack, stroke, or the need for emergency bypass surgery. Your care team reviews your individual risks before the procedure.
Recovery varies. Many people return to light activity within a few days, with limits on heavy lifting and on using the wrist or leg that was accessed. Return to driving and work depends on your situation and whether you had a heart attack. Call the care team for increasing swelling, bleeding, or numbness at the access site. Call 911 for chest discomfort that lasts more than a few minutes or comes and goes, shortness of breath, a cold sweat, nausea, or lightheadedness, or stroke signs such as face drooping, arm weakness, or speech difficulty.
Medication and lifestyle treatment is the starting point for most people with stable coronary artery disease. Medicines can lower cholesterol, control blood pressure, reduce the heart’s workload, relieve angina, and lower the chance of clots. For many patients, this approach controls symptoms well without a procedure.
Coronary artery bypass surgery uses a blood vessel from elsewhere in the body to route blood around blocked arteries. It is open-heart surgery performed by a cardiac surgeon and may be preferred for some patterns of disease, such as narrowing of the left main artery or complex disease in several arteries, particularly in people with diabetes or reduced heart function.
Watchful follow-up may be appropriate when a narrowing is mild or is not limiting blood flow.
Dr. Khalid explains the options that fit your findings, including their benefits, risks, and recovery, so you can make an informed decision together.
Angioplasty may not be the best choice if the narrowings are very long, heavily calcified, or spread through many arteries; if you cannot take antiplatelet medicines for the required time because of bleeding risk or upcoming surgery; or if other health conditions make the risks outweigh the benefits. Tell Dr. Khalid about any planned surgeries or dental procedures before a stent is considered.
Will I feel the stent? No. The stent stays in the artery permanently and is not felt.
Can I have an MRI with a stent? Most modern coronary stents are compatible with MRI. Tell any imaging facility that you have one and carry your stent card.
How long do I take blood thinners? Dual antiplatelet therapy is usually continued for months, and the length depends on the type of stent, why it was placed, and your bleeding risk. Dr. Khalid sets your plan; do not stop early without speaking to him.
Sources: NHLBI: Coronary Heart Disease · NHLBI: Cardiac Catheterization · MedlinePlus: Cardiac Rehabilitation · AHA: Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
Dr. Khalid’s listed specialties include interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease, and advanced heart failure. His role includes:
Most major insurance plans are accepted, and coverage is verified individually. Angioplasty is usually subject to prior authorization except in emergencies, and hospital charges are billed separately from office visits. Our staff can help verify your benefits.
After angioplasty, Dr. Khalid reviews the procedure findings and plans your ongoing care, which may include:
Katy & Sugar Land Cardiologist
Advanced Cardiology welcomes new patients at its offices in Katy and Sugar Land. Call our office or send an appointment request, and our staff will follow up.
Most major insurance plans accepted; coverage is verified individually.
For possible heart attack or stroke symptoms, call 911.