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Angioplasty
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| What is a Coronary Angioplasty? |
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- A Coronary Angioplasty procedure is used to open narrowed coronary arteries.
- Narrowing or hardening of the arteries occurs because of the buildup
of a fatty substance called plaques. The buildup of plaques occurs over
time and is a condition known as atherosclerosis.
| Why is the procedure done? |
- It is done to improve blood flow to the heart.
- This procedure can improve symptoms of chest pain and shortness of breath.
| How is a Coronary Angioplasty done? |
- A Coronary Angiogram may be needed prior to the Angioplasty procedure to determine where the coronary blockages are located.
- During the Angioplasty procedure a catheter, or small tube, is
threaded through the coronary arteries from an artery in the groin or
arm. This catheter has a balloon on its tip and is positioned in the
blocked artery. The balloon expands to push the plaque against the
artery wall and widen the artery to improve blood flow.
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For more Information..
view the following video that details Angioplasty and stenting.
Hemet Heart Medical Center
1275 E. Latham Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
951-652-5555
www.hemetheartmedicalcenter.com
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