ANGIOPLASTY
Overview
Overview
Angioplasty), also called percutaneous coronary intervention, is a procedure used to open closed coronary arteries. Angioplasty uses a small balloon catheter inserted into blocked blood vessels to help make it wider and improve blood flow to the heart.
Angioplasty is usually combined with the placement of a small wire mesh tube called a stent. The stent helps to open the artery artery, reducing its chances of recurrence. Many stents are covered with drugs to help keep the vein open (drug-eluting stents). Rare stents are rarely used. Arsh Super speciality medical centre, is a place where all the precise, highly rated best lab equipment are used to give the human heart-related issues. Procedure is generally performed , when:- You have tried medication or lifestyle changes but this has not improved your heart health.
- Chest pains (angina) that get worse.
- You have a heart attack. Angioplasty can quickly open a blocked artery, reducing the damage to your heart.
Angioplasty can develop symptoms of blocked arteries, such as chest pain and shortness of breath. Angioplasty is also commonly used during a heart attack to quickly open the blocked artery and reduce the amount of damage to the heart.