Coronary Angioplasty

Coronary Angioplasty!

Coronary angioplasty, also known as percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), is a minimally invasive procedure to open blocked or narrowed coronary arteries.

Purpose:

  1. Restore blood flow to the heart.
  2. Relieve chest pain (angina).
  3. Improve heart function.
  4. Reduce risk of heart attack.

Procedure:

  1. Catheter insertion (arm/leg artery).
  2. Guided to blocked artery via X-ray.
  3. Balloon inflation to expand artery.
  4. Optional: Stent placement to keep artery open.

Types:

  • Balloon angioplasty
  • Stent placement (bare-metal or drug-eluting)
  • Cutting balloon angioplasty
  • Laser angioplasty

Preparation:

  • Fasting (6-8 hours)
  • Stop certain medications
  • Local anesthesia
  • IV access

Risks:

  • Bleeding/hematoma
  • Infection
  • Allergic reaction (contrast dye)
  • Kidney damage
  • Stroke/heart attack (rare)
  • Restenosis (artery re-narrowing)

Recovery:

  • Monitor for complications
  • Bed rest (2-6 hours)
  • Pain management
  • Follow-up appointments

Benefits With Our Service

Success Rate:

  1. High success rate (90-95%).
  2. Improved symptoms and quality of life.

Post-Angioplasty Care:

  1. Medications (antiplatelet, statins).
  2. Lifestyle changes (diet, exercise).
  3. Regular follow-ups.
  4. Monitoring for restenosis.

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