Alternate Names : Balloon Angioplasty, Cardiac Angioplasty, Coronary Angioplasty, Coronary Artery Angioplasty, Heart Artery Dilatation, Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty, PTCA

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Coronary Artery Balloon Angioplasty - Series: Aftercare, part 1

This procedure can greatly improve the blood flow through the coronary arteries and to the heart tissue in about 90% of patients and may eliminate the need for coronary artery bypass surgery. The outcome is relief from chest pain symptoms and an improved exercise capacity. In 2 out of 3 cases, the procedure is considered successful with complete elimination of the narrowing or blockage. This procedure treats the condition but does not eliminate the cause and recurrences happen in 1 out of 3 to 5 cases. Patients should consider diet, exercise, and stress reduction measures. If adequate widening of the narrowing is not accomplished, heart surgery (coronary artery bypass graft surgery, also called a CABG) may be recommended

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1. Cardiac Catheterization
2. Atherosclerosis
3. Stable Angina
4. Cholesterol Producers
5. Coronary Artery Balloon Angioplasty - Series
1. Normal anatomy
2. Indication
3. Procedure, part 1
4. Procedure, part 2
5. Procedure, part 3
6. Procedure, part 4
7. Procedure, part 5
8. Aftercare, part 1
9. Aftercare, part 2

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