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care or recovery should be done solely upon proper consultation
and advice of a qualified physician. What is Coronary
Angioplasty? Coronary angioplasty is a surgical procedure that
is used to open coronary arteries that are blocked. The blood
flow to the heart is improved after coronary angioplasty.
Coronary angioplasty helps in improving symptoms of coronary
heart disease such as chest pain, discomfort, and short breath.
It also reduces chances of heart attacks caused by blockage in
the coronary artery. The blockage is usually caused by a blood
clot that develops in the area where the plaque has formed. The
formation of plaque is caused by fatty substances that narrow
the arteries. How is Coronary Angioplasty Surgery Performed? How
to Prepare for Coronary Angioplasty? - Coronary angioplasty is
usually performed in a catheterizati