Many patients come to me confused: “Doctor, I have blockage. Do I really need angioplasty?” Before answering that, you must first understand what angioplasty actually is. What Does Angioplasty Mean? Let’s simplify the word. • Angio = blood vessels • Plasty = repair So angioplasty means repairing a blocked blood vessel. If done for heart blockage, it is called coronary angioplasty or PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention). How angioplasty works When Do You Need Angioplasty ?

Many patients come to me and say: “Doctor, I’ve been advised angiography . Is it really needed? Is it safe?” If you have the same doubts, this article will help you understand things clearly. Heart Arteries What Does Angiography Actually Mean? Let’s keep it simple. Angiography means studying the blood vessels. When we use it for the heart, it is called coronary angiography, where we check if there are any blockages in the heart arteries. Coronary angiography What Are the Type

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