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What is an Angioplasty?

What should you know about it?

Angioplasty is a procedure that helps improve blood flow through a blood vessel that has become too narrow. It’s usually done on an artery, which carries blood from the heart. During the procedure, a thin tube is gently guided into the blood vessel, and a small balloon is inflated where the blockage is. This helps open up the vessel and allows blood to flow more easily again.

types of angioplasty

What are the main types of angioplasty?

Types of angioplasty include:

Balloon angioplasty

A thin tube with a small balloon is gently moved through the artery to the blocked area. The balloon is then inflated to widen the artery and help blood flow better to the heart. In many cases, a small mesh tube called a stent is placed to keep the artery open after the balloon is taken out.

Rotational atherectomy

This method will be used when plaques are extremely hard to compress. A rotating burr grinds the plaque before stent placement, often noticed in people with heavily calcified arteries. Its controlled spinning helps carefully shave down the hard calcium buildup inside the artery, making it thinner. This makes it easier to place and expand the stent properly, helping blood flow return to normal.

types of stents

What are the different types of stents?

The types of stents include:

Drug-eluting stent (DES) placement

A medication will be coated on the stent, and healthcare providers will insert it to avoid further narrowing of the arteries. It is a commonly used method and offers long-term benefits.

Bare-metal stent (BMS) placement

A metal stent is used in this method as well to keep the arteries open, but without a medication coating. Doctors will suggest this method when prolonged anti-clotting medications are not helping you.

Symptoms

What are the key symptoms that indicate the need for angioplasty?

Key signs that highlight angioplasty may be needed include:

Angioplasty and stent placement procedures

What are the procedures involved in angioplasty and the stent placement method?

Angioplasty & stent placement procedures include: 

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Diagnostic angiogram

A catheter will be inserted into the coronary arteries, and healthcare providers will inject dye to visualize the blockages. This imaging test greatly helps in planning further treatments, like whether angioplasty with stent placement is required, and where accurately.

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Balloon inflation

A tiny balloon will be tied to the tip of the catheter, which will be positioned in the blocked artery and inflated. This opens the artery for restoring blood flow, often followed by stent placement.

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Stent placement

A stent, a small metal mesh tube, often coated with medications, will be inserted to keep the artery open. It will permanently stay in the artery to prevent further narrowing or blockages.

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Post-procedure monitoring

The patient will be observed for at least a few hours or overnight. Blood thinners will be recommended to prevent clotting around the stent. You can quickly recover within 24 to 48 hours.

benefits

What are the benefits of undergoing angioplasty?

Four key benefits of undergoing heart angioplasty in Coimbatore include:

Pain relief

Rapid relief from chest pain and shortness of breath.

Quick recovery

This minimally invasive procedure offers quick relief.

No recurrence

Reduced risk of future heart attacks with stent support.

Improved physical function

Improvement in energy levels, physical endurance, and overall heart function


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FAQs

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No, after the placement, stents will be anchored securely inside the artery and integrate with the vessel wall, the movements are extremely rare.
Yes, drug-eluting stents will release medications over time, significantly reducing the chances of artery re-narrowing compared to bare-metal stents.
Of course, you can, because stents are made out of materials that don’t trigger metal detectors, and also you don’t need to carry any specific medical card for it.
Most of the modern stents are MRI-safe after a short healing period that ranges from 6 to 8 weeks, but ensure to inform your radiologist before undergoing an MRI.
Yes, just with lifestyle changes and regular follow-ups, you can return to normal activity levels and live a healthy, active life after stent placement.

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