Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is one of the most well-known and commonly-used open heart surgery procedures. A vein from the leg or an artery from the wall or arm is used to bypass a coronary artery that is restricted by a buildup of fatty plaque. CABG is usually a good option for those with […]
fatty plaque
Angioplasty
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA, or balloon angioplasty) is performed in the cardiac cath lab. PTCA brings blood flow to a healthy level by opening arteries closed by fatty plaque. This occurs in the following steps: An expandable balloon catheter is placed into a narrow coronary artery. The balloon is inflated, compressing plaque against the […]