Angioplasty is a minimally invasive endovascular procedure, which uses a special balloon to widen the narrowed blood vessels of the heart caused mainly due to atherosclerosis. This procedure restores the blood flow to the heart that has been reduced due to the formation of plaque in the blood vessels. It is used to reduce chest pain caused due to decreased blood flow and to reduce the risk of a heart attack.
Heart Attack: the Silent Killer in 21st Century
The article enumerates the causes of heart attacks, elaborates on the symptoms of heart attacks, and deals with preventive and therapeutic strategies.
Angioplasty - A Minimally Invasive Procedure for Restoring Blood Flow to the Heart
Angioplasty is a procedure to open blocked coronary arteries of the heart and restore blood flow to the heart muscles. This article is an overview of angioplasty.
Angioplasty Versus Bypass Surgery for Coronary Artery Disease
Angioplasty and bypass surgery are the treatment options commonly recommended for coronary artery disease. Read the article below to understand the differences.
