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Facts on Angioplasty

Get the facts on Angioplasty (procedure to unblock arteries of heart), types, recovery, benefits and right candidate for Angioplasty, best Angioplasty hospitals in India and introducing free guidance on Angioplasty treatment by experienced patient advisors.

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Facts on Angioplasty

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  1. Angioplasty for Heart Disease www.MedGurus.Org 1

  2. About one-third of patients with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) undergo coronary angioplasty and stenting Every year over 3 hundred thousand angioplasties are done in India In spite of being common, there is prevailing lack of awareness about the procedure www.MedGurus.Org 2

  3. What is Angioplasty?  A non-surgical procedure with no cuts or stitch  It unblocks the narrowed or blocked arteries  Done in the cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath-lab) by the team of cardiologist and vascular surgeons  Performed without anesthesia www.MedGurus.Org 3

  4. Who CAN undergo Angioplasty? If you have:  Atherosclerosis (reduced blood flow to the heart due to hard, narrow, or stiffen arteries)  A heart attack  Frequent chest pain (angina) that is not responding to medications and lifestyle changes www.MedGurus.Org 4

  5. Who CANNOT undergo Angioplasty?  Who have severe blockage in coronary arteries  When the main artery that brings blood to the left side of heart is narrow  When your heart muscle is weak  When you have multiple diseased blood vessels  If you have diabetes www.MedGurus.Org 5

  6. Types of Angioplasty Based on the procedure to unblock the arteries, angioplasty can be divided into:  Balloon Angioplasty  Stent Angioplasty  Cutting Balloon Angioplasty www.MedGurus.Org 6

  7. Balloon Angioplasty A balloon-tipped catheter is used to make space for blood flow in the artery. www.MedGurus.Org 7

  8. Stent Angioplasty Either small bare metal mesh tube or drug coated tube, called stent is placed in the artery for smooth blood flow. www.MedGurus.Org 8

  9. Cutting Balloon Angioplasty In case restenosis (recurrence of artery or valve narrowing after corrective surgery), the cutting balloon catheter with 3-5small blades at tip is used to clear plaque on artery wall. www.MedGurus.Org 9

  10. Recovery after Angioplasty  Hospital stay of about 1-2 days  Start walking within 2-6 hours  Return to normal activities in a week  Avoid physical activities, strenuous work or any kind of weight lifting for about two weeks  Gradual exercise regime as recommended by your doctor  To prevent reoccurrence of the disease, maintain a healthy lifestyle minus smoking, high cholesterol diet and weight gain www.MedGurus.Org 10

  11. Benefits of Angioplasty  Increases the flow of blood to the heart  Decreases heart attack risk  Reduces angina risk  Smaller incision so spend less time in the hospital  Faster recovery www.MedGurus.Org 11

  12. Free Treatment Guidance Hope you find the presentation helpful ! If you or any loved one has been advised Angioplasty, please do not hesitate to avail our free guidance, for treatment in India. www.MedGurus.Org 12 An initiative by Global Medi Advisors Pvt Ltd. www.gmalive.org

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