Coronary Angioplasty
Coronary Angioplasty
Coronary angioplasty is a medical procedure used to treat blocked or narrowed coronary arteries, typically caused by atherosclerosis. During the procedure, a catheter with a balloon at its tip is threaded into the blocked artery and inflated to widen it. Often, a stent is placed to keep the artery open, restoring blood flow to the heart muscle and alleviating symptoms such as chest pain (angina). This minimally invasive intervention helps improve blood circulation and can prevent heart attacks in individuals with coronary artery disease.
During coronary angioplasty, a catheter is threaded through a blood vessel to the coronary arteries. A tiny balloon at the catheter’s tip is inflated to widen a narrowed artery, improving blood flow to the heart. Often, a stent is placed to keep the artery open. This minimally invasive procedure reduces symptoms of coronary artery disease.
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Coronary Angioplasty
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Coronary angioplasty, or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), involves dilating narrowed coronary arteries. A catheter with a deflated balloon is advanced to the blockage site. Upon reaching the narrowed segment, the balloon is inflated, compressing the plaque and widening the artery. This dilation restores blood flow, relieving symptoms and improving overall cardiac function.
Coronary angioplasty is a procedure primarily used to address coronary artery blockages. However, for hypertrophic conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), angioplasty may not be the first-line treatment. HCM involves thickening of the heart muscle and is typically managed through medications, lifestyle changes, or in severe cases, surgery. Angioplasty isn’t a standard approach for hypertrophic conditions. Always consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice.
Coronary angioplasty primarily addresses blockages in coronary arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle. It isn’t typically performed in the right ventricle, which is a chamber of the heart responsible for pumping blood to the lungs. Procedures involving the right ventricle, such as right heart catheterization, differ and are usually conducted for specific diagnostic purposes or conditions affecting that particular heart chamber. Always consult with a healthcare professional for personalized medical advice.
Related TreatmentAngioplasty
Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon catheter that is inserted in a blocked blood vessel to help widen it and improve blood flow to your heart. Angioplasty is often combined with the placement of a small wire mesh tube called a stent. The stent helps prop the artery open, decreasing its chance of narrowing again.
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