Coronary Angioplasty with Stent Placement

Posted On: 04-22-2015

What is Coronary Angioplasty with Stent Placement?

A minimally invasive procedure, coronary angioplasty with stent placement involves the removal of plaque from a blocked coronary artery. The widened artery is then maintained with a stent. To perform the procedure, a catheter is inserted into the groin area and directed to the area with the blockage. A balloon is then inflated to push the plaque to the sides of the arterial wall.

Also Known As:

Coronary artery angioplasty with stent placement
Balloon angioplasty with stent placement
Percutaneous coronary intervention
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
Heart surgery
Artery surgery
Heart and artery surgery

Conditions Treated with Coronary Angioplasty with Stent Placement:

Coronary angioplasty with stent placement may be performed in cases of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.

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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Coronary Angioplasty with Stent Placement:

Non-surgical alternatives to coronary angioplasty with stent placement include blood pressure medication, dietary changes, weight loss, lifestyle changes, blood thinners and vasodilators. A coronary artery bypass is a surgical alternative to the procedure.

Anesthesia with Coronary Angioplasty with Stent Placement:

Coronary angioplasty with stent placement is performed with a local anesthetic and sedation.

Potential Complications from Coronary Angioplasty with Stent Placement:

Possible risks following coronary angioplasty with stent placement include bleeding, restenosis, heart attack, stroke, blood vessel damage, heart arrhythmia and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible to experience a negative reaction to the dye used and to need an emergency coronary artery bypass graft.

Prognosis after Coronary Angioplasty with Stent Placement:

The prognosis for a positive end result following coronary angioplasty with stent placement is good for immediate relief. However, some patients experience the buildup of plaque around the stent.

Recovery from Coronary Angioplasty with Stent Placement:

Recovery from coronary angioplasty with stent placement takes one week.