Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a crucial procedure that opens clogged arteries and enhances blood flow. It is most often performed on patients with coronary or peripheral artery disease. This procedure helps relieve symptoms and lowers the risk of heart attack or other complications.

What Is Angioplasty?

Also known as percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA), angioplasty involves inserting a small balloon-tipped catheter into a narrowed artery. The balloon is then inflated to widen the artery and improve blood flow. In many cases, a stent, which is a small mesh tube, is also placed to keep the artery open.

What Can Angioplasty Treat?

Angioplasty is commonly used to treat:

• Coronary artery disease (CAD)
• Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
• Symptoms like chest pain (angina), leg pain, or shortness of breath
• Blocked or narrowed arteries caused by plaque buildup (atherosclerosis)

Benefits of Angioplasty

• Restores blood flow quickly
• Minimally invasive with faster recovery than surgery
• Relieves symptoms and improves quality of life
• Reduces the risk of heart attack and other vascular complications
• Often performed as an outpatient procedure

How Is the Procedure Performed?

1. A catheter is inserted through a small incision, usually in the groin or wrist.
2. The balloon is positioned at the narrowed area and inflated.
3. A stent may be placed to maintain artery patency.
4. The catheter is removed and the incision closed.

At IVY Cardiovascular & Vein Center, our experienced specialists offer angioplasty and vascular treatments to improve your circulatory health. Call us at 561-210-9495 or schedule a consultation online today. We are here to help you take the next step toward a healthier heart and body.