When is this procedure recommended?
This treatment
may be recommended for:
• Narrowed or
blocked coronary arteries
• Angina (chest pain)
• Heart attacks
• Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle
How is the procedure performed?
The procedure
is performed in a cardiac catheterization laboratory.
It typically
involves:
• Inserting a
thin catheter through an artery in the wrist or groin
• Guiding the catheter to the narrowed coronary artery
• Inflating a balloon to open the artery
• Placing a stent to keep the artery open
Benefits of the procedure
This treatment
offers several advantages:
• Minimally
invasive procedure
• Improved blood flow to the heart
• Relief of chest pain and related symptoms
• Faster recovery compared to surgery
Is the procedure safe?
Coronary
angioplasty with stent placement is a well-established and widely performed
interventional cardiology procedure when carried out by experienced
specialists.
A Message to Patients
If coronary
arteries become narrowed or blocked,angioplasty with stent placement can help restore blood flow to the heart and
improve overall heart function.