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Angioplasty And Stent Placement
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Angioplasty with stent placement, also known as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), is a minimally invasive medical procedure used to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. It involves threading a catheter with a balloon at its tip into the affected artery, inflating the balloon to widen the vessel, and then placing a stent—an expandable mesh tube—to keep the artery open, thereby restoring adequate blood flow to the heart muscle.
Key Features
- Minimally invasive procedure
- Uses catheter-based technique
- Balloon dilation to widen arteries
- Deployment of stents for long-term support
- Reduces symptoms like chest pain and shortness of breath
- Commonly performed for coronary artery disease
- Can be combined with other treatments such as medication
Pros
- Highly effective in relieving symptoms of blocked arteries
- Less invasive than open-heart surgery
- Quick recovery time compared to surgical options
- Improves quality of life for many patients
- Widely available and well-established procedure
Cons
- Risk of restenosis (re-narrowing of the artery)
- Potential complications such as blood clots or artery damage
- Not a cure for underlying coronary artery disease; lifestyle changes and medications are often necessary
- Stent thrombosis risk if not properly managed with medication