NHLBI Educational Materials Catalog: Facts About Angioplasty
Facts About Angioplasty
Written in an easy to read style, this fact sheet provides patients with essential information about coronary angioplasty. This procedure is used to open narrow or clogged blood vessels for a wide array of patients and conditions related to coronary artery disease. Explains the different enhancements to the basic balloon - stents, lasers, etc, - relationship to heart diseases, risk factors, optimal conditions and qualifications for providers, and more information essential to heart patients considering this procedure. Contains links to other online resources.
