The term “heart defect” refers to an abnormal opening in the wall, or septum, dividing the heart’s upper and lower chambers. Heart defects don’t always require treatment. When they do, a medication or procedure is used to either treat the symptoms or repair the hole, respectively. The majority of heart defects seen can be repaired […]
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Brachytherapy
Brachytherapy uses radiation to open blocked heart arteries, often combined with stent placement and angioplasty. Some patients may experience a recurrence of artery blockage after stent placement. Brachytherapy, used during an angioplasty, radiates the area to restrict cell growth. This prevents scar formation and creates a block in the stent. Brachytherapy is performed in the […]