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  • Angioplasty and Stenting

     
     
     
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    Angioplasty is a procedure designed to restore normal blood flow through a clogged or blocked artery.  It is successful in the treatment of 95 to 98 of every 100 patients.  

    If you are having a heart attack and are able to receive angioplasty soon enough, it can stop the heart attack and possibly save your life.  If you have significant blockage in an artery that is causing chest pain and other uncomfortable symptoms and placing you at risk of heart attack or stroke, angioplasty can open the blockage, relieve your symptoms and help you avoid a heart attack or stroke.

  • About Angioplasty

    How is Angioplasty Performed?

    Performed in a cath lab by an interventional cardiologist, the angioplasty procedure is similar to that used to perform an angiogram. You will lie on a table and be mildly sedated to help you relax, but you will remain awake throughout the procedure.

    Innovations in Treating Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D.)

    The vessels that keep blood flowing through the body’s arms, legs and feet can become narrowed and blocked by the build-up of plaque or fatty deposits. Traditionally, blockages in these arteries have been treated with bypass surgery – a major “open” operation. More recently, physicians have begun to treat blockages in the peripheral arteries with balloon angioplasty and stenting. Researchers continue to explore ways to improve the outcomes of these procedures.

    Questions for Your Doctor About Angioplasty/Stenting

    Create a list of questions before your next visit with your doctor. Use the questions below to build your own list.

    Risks and Complications of Angioplasty and Stenting

    Although angioplasty and stenting have dramatically improved the outcomes of millions of patients, there are rare complications with these procedures: