- Arteries supplying blood to the heart can sometimes get blocked due to a 'plaque' and this can lead to angina or a heart attack.
- Angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that expands the blocked segment of the coronary artery using a balloon.
- Once it is expanded a metal coil like stent is placed to keep the artery open.
- Angioplasty helps in re-establishing a normal blood flow and avoids open surgical operation called coronary artery bypass surgery.
Disclaimer :
The procedure/surgery depicted in this video is for information purpose only. Depending on the patient condition, the procedure/surgery methodology could vary in actuality.
