Coronary Angiography and Angioplasty, also known as Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), are essential procedures used to diagnose and treat Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). CAD occurs when the coronary arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle become narrowed or blocked due to plaque buildup. These procedures play a critical role in restoring healthy blood flow and preventing heart attacks.
Coronary angiography identifies blocked arteries, while angioplasty restores blood flow to the heart muscle and relieves symptoms.
Coronary angiography is performed to visualize the coronary arteries and identify the location and severity of blockages. It helps determine the most appropriate treatment strategy for patients with angina, heart attack, or chest pain of unknown cause.
- Identifies the location and severity of coronary blockages
- Guides treatment decisions for chest pain and heart attack
- Performed via radial (wrist) or femoral (groin) artery
- Uses contrast dye and X-ray imaging
- Safe and routinely performed diagnostic procedure
- Can be followed immediately by angioplasty if needed
Coronary Angioplasty (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention – PCI)
Coronary angioplasty is a therapeutic procedure performed to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries and improve blood flow to the heart muscle.
A catheter is inserted through the femoral or radial artery. Contrast dye is injected into the coronary arteries, and X-ray imaging is used to visualize blood flow and identify any narrowing or blockages.
Angioplasty is performed when a significant blockage is detected during angiography to restore blood flow and relieve symptoms such as chest pain and breathlessness.
A balloon-tipped catheter is guided to the blockage and inflated to compress plaque and widen the artery. A stent is then placed to keep the artery open and maintain blood flow.
Drug-eluting stents are special stents that release medication to prevent the artery from narrowing again, reducing the risk of restenosis.
Patients are monitored for several hours or overnight and prescribed dual antiplatelet therapy. Lifestyle changes such as healthy diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and control of blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes are essential.
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