Simple Coronary Angioplasty (Stenting)

Coronary Angioplasty is a procedure used to treat narrowed or blocked arteries in the heart. It’s often performed when medications alone aren’t enough to manage heart conditions like angina or heart attack.

Symptoms

  • Chest pain or discomfort
  • Fatigue
  • Shortness of breath
  • Pain or discomfort at the insertion site
  • Bleeding or bruising at the insertion site

Causes

  • Angina
  • Heart attack

Treatment

  • Preparation: You'll be given medication to relax you and reduce your heart rate. You'll also be given a sedative to help you feel more comfortable.
  • Angiography: A thin, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel in your leg or arm. It is then guided through your arteries to your heart. A contrast dye is injected into the catheter, allowing your doctor to see the inside of your arteries.
  • Angioplasty: A balloon-tipped catheter is inserted into the blocked or narrowed artery. The balloon is then inflated, expanding the artery and compressing the plaque.
  • Stent Placement: A stent, a small, metal mesh tube, is typically placed in the artery after the balloon is deflated. The stent helps keep the artery open.
  • Closure: The catheter is removed, and the access site is closed.

Interventional Cardiology

Enquiry Number

0493731471, 0493733613

Email ID

info@support24x7.com.au​

Our Offices

PARALOWIE, SA 5108

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