lifestyle after angioplasty: Tips for a Healthy Heart
What is an Angioplasty? Angioplasty, commonly referred to as Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA), is a procedure in which a small balloon is inflated inside the artery where the fatty blockage is, followed by placement of a stent in the artery to keep the artery open. The balloon is inserted through a catheter passed through …