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What is Angioplasty?
Angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to restore blood flow through blocked or narrowed arteries. Often referred to as Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), it involves using a balloon to widen the artery and sometimes placing a stent to keep it open.
When is Angioplasty Recommended?
Angioplasty is commonly performed for:
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): To treat blockages caused by plaque buildup.
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction): To quickly restore blood flow.
- Angina: To reduce chest pain and improve blood flow to the heart.
How is Angioplasty Performed?
- Preparation: Patients receive local anesthesia and mild sedation.
- Catheter Insertion: A thin tube (catheter) is inserted into a blood vessel, usually in the groin or wrist.
- Balloon Inflation: A tiny balloon at the catheter’s tip is inflated to widen the artery.
- Stent Placement: A stent (metal mesh) is often inserted to keep the artery open.
- Completion: The catheter and balloon are removed once blood flow is restored.
Purpose
- Restore Blood Flow: Open narrowed arteries to improve blood flow to the heart muscle.
- Relieve Symptoms: Alleviate symptoms of angina and reduce the risk of heart attacks.
- Prevent Further Complications: Address blockages that could lead to severe cardiovascular events.
Benefits of Angioplasty
- Restores blood flow quickly, reducing the risk of heart attack.
- Reduces chest pain (angina) and improves quality of life.
- Minimally invasive with faster recovery compared to open-heart surgery.
Recovery After Angioplasty
- Hospital Stay: Most patients are discharged within 1–2 days.
- Activity: Avoid heavy lifting or strenuous activities for 1–2 weeks.
- Medications: Patients may need blood thinners to prevent blood clots.
- Lifestyle Changes: Adopt a heart-healthy diet, exercise regularly, and quit smoking to maintain artery health.
Risks of Angioplasty
- Bleeding or bruising at the catheter site.
- Blood clots or artery re-narrowing (restenosis).
- Rarely, complications like heart attack or kidney issues due to contrast dye.
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