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Atherosclerosis
Alternate Names : Arteriosclerosis, Hardening of the arteries, Plaque buildup - arteries
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Coronary artery balloon angioplasty - series
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Normal anatomy
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Indication
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Procedure, part 1
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Procedure, part 2
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Procedure, part 3
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Procedure, part 4
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Procedure, part 5
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Aftercare, part 1
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Aftercare, part 2
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Coronary artery balloon angioplasty - series
Aftercare, part 1
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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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- Carotid stenosis, x-ray of the left artery
- Carotid stenosis, x-ray of the right artery
- Enlarged view of atherosclerosis
- Prevention of heart disease
- Developmental process of atherosclerosis
- Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Cholesterol producers
- Coronary artery balloon angioplasty - series
- Normal anatomy
- Indication
- Procedure, part 1
- Procedure, part 2
- Procedure, part 3
- Procedure, part 4
- Procedure, part 5
- Aftercare, part 1
- Aftercare, part 2
Review Date : 5/2/2009
Reviewed By : David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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