Dr. José Miguel Castellanos Peláez - Interventional Cardiologist

1. Dr. José Miguel Castellanos Peláez - Interventional Cardiologist Interventional Cardiology Angioplasty, Catheterization Internal Medicine (502) 2290-8576 For Appointments In Guatemala (305) 290-8050 For Callers From USA & Canada Doctor's Profile Dr. Dr. Jose Castellanos is a member of the elite team of cardiologists of Hospital Herrera Llerandi, located at the heart of the prestigious hospital district in Guatemala City. Dr. Castellanos has been practicing in this location since 2005 and generally performs between 250-300 cardiac procedures per year, including catheterization, alcohol septal ablation, angioplasty and valvuloplasty. Sometimes patients feel pain in the chest, like pressure, burning, heaviness or squeezing. Symptoms of coronary artery disease can also include dizziness, nausea, sweating or general weakness. In any of these circumstances, it is wise

2. to have a consultation and complete check- up with Dr. Castellanos right away. A conventional coronary angiogram can show the doctor if your coronary arteries are blocked or narrowed, where, and by how much. He can see if you need treatment such as angioplasty (a stent), coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), or medical therapy. A coronary angiogram is the most common type of cardiac catheterization procedure. If necessary, Dr. Castellanos can open clogged heart arteries (angioplasty) during your coronary angiogram. Computerized tomography (CT) coronary angiogram is a much more powerful exam that produces images of your heart and blood vessels. CT angiograms are noninvasive and don’t require any recovery time. Staying on the cutting edge of advanced cardiac procedures, Dr. Castellanos says, “The best cardiac centers in Guatemala City have begun to offer absorbable stents, which integrate better than the old-fashioned metal stents and are less likely to become blocked and cause thrombosis.” In a peripheral angioplasty procedure, a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel in the groin. Then, using high-resolution fluoroscopic video and film equipment, the catheter is guided through the peripheral artery to place a balloon that will be inflated so that it opens the blocked artery. After the blocked area of the peripheral artery is widened, the balloon is deflated and removed. Finally, the blood can flow easily and naturally through the arteries to supply life-giving oxygen to the he art.

3. Dr. Castellanos has also conducted research studies related to Type II diabetes, hypertension, coronary syndrome, as the principal head of the trial. You can depend on Dr. Castellanos to offer the highest quality research, experience, medical skills, and genuine compassion to assure his patients of the best possible outcome, to live longer and happier with a heart full of gratitude. Contact Details (502) 2290-8576 For Appointments In Guatemala (305) 290-8050 For Callers From USA & Canada Jose.Castellanos@CentralAmericaD octors.com Spanish, English Edificio Las Brisas, Oficina #301 6a Avenida 7-39, zona 10 Guatemala City, Guatemala, Central America Monday - Friday: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm & 3:00-6:00pm