Coronary Angioplasty
Coronary angioplasty is a medical procedure in which a balloon is used to open a blockage in a coronary (heart) artery narrowed by atherosclerosis. This procedure improves blood flow to the heart.
Coronary Angioplasty procedure involves the placement of a catheter (thin tube) through a small puncture in a leg or arm artery to the heart. The blocked artery is opened by inflating a tiny balloon in it.
The right doctor to consult for Coronary Angioplasty is a Cardiac Surgeon.
The success rate varies between 82-945%.
Possible complications after Coronary Angioplasty may include Heart attack, although rare, but may occur during the procedure, Coronary artery damage, Kidney problems, Stroke, Abnormal heart rhythms, etc.