Kerala CM’s statement on angioplasty becomes a talking point among doctors
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan warned against performing angioplasty when not needed, sparking debate among physicians. While several doctors criticized the broad remark, others concur that superfluous procedures have become routine. All concur that patients experiencing a suspected heart attack should not doubt their doctor, and the state's Interventional Cardiology Council cautions that fear of unnecessary interventions must not postpone urgent care.