Dr. Fail Performs Angioplasty: Part 2 This video features a case
study of Dr. Fail performing an angioplasty on a patient with a
clogged coronary artery. Along with bad diet, lack of exercise
and family history, smoking is one of the key factors leading to
hypertension. Once hypertension began, the artery's inner lining
becomes prone to plaque build up. A hypertensive artery with
plaque build up can cause the artery to further stiffen, which
in turn further increases blood pressure. Dr. Fail explains that
if hypertension is not controlled, diseases like heart attack,
stroke, and kidney failure can occur. Stress test, scans and
ultrasound are examinations that can be done to have pictures of
the heart. When results of the examinations reveal that there is
a severe blockage in the heart, angioplasty should be done. With
an angiogram ( X-ray test that uses a special dye and camera),
the blockage in a coronary artery can be confirmed. In
angioplasty, a stent is being placed on the blocked artery to
prevent it fro