Watch how this procedure shows your doctor where and how much your arteries are narrowed or blocked.
Learn what you need to do to prepare for an angiography, and what occurs during the procedure.
Learn the possible risks associated with this procedure.
Watch how arteries in your heart become too narrowed and blocked, and how this procedure can restore blood flow.
Dr. Clyde Yancy, former American Heart Association president, explains common procedures for heart attack victims.
Learn how to prepare yourself for your angioplasty, and watch what occurs during the angioplasty and stenting procedures.
See how two types of this medical device are used to improve the health of your heart.
Learn the possible risks of angioplasty and stenting.
Become familiar with the medications you may receive and the restrictions you will have during your brief stay in the hospital.
Understand how you can avoid complications and safely recover from angioplasty.
Learn the importance of knowing the medications you have been prescribed and how to take them safely.
Learn what signs and symptoms are normal during your recovery, and which ones require immediate attention.
Watch how this possible complication of angioplasty develops, and how to recognize its signs and symptoms.
A coronary angiogram is a special X-ray test. It's done to find out if your coronary arteries are blocked or narrowed, where and by how much. An angiogram can help your doctor see if you need treatment such as angioplasty or stent, coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) or medical therapy. © AHA
Angioplasty opens blocked arteries and restores normal blood flow to your heart muscle. It's not major surgery. It's done by threading a catheter (thin tube) through a small puncture in a leg or arm artery to the heart. The catheter places a tiny balloon at the site of blockage in the artery. When the balloon is inflated, it pushes the plaque flat against the artery wall. This widens the artery and improves blood flow. © AHA
