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Indications for Angioplasty

Aug 21^st 2008

Coronary angioplasty is done to relieve severe blockages in the blood vessels of the heart.  This is usually done because the patient has been experiencing symptoms due to the blockage.  Symptoms can include chest discomfort, shortness of breath or any number of other possibilities described in the section on angina.  Angioplasty can also be done to relieve the blockage causing a heart attack.  This is often done as an emergency in an effort to restore blood flow quickly and minimize the damage caused by a heart attack. If this is not done as part of the acute treatment, angioplasty if often done before discharge from the hospital if a severe blockage is discovered.

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