Coronary heart disease, a very dangerous condition, is unfortunately widespread today. Coronary heart disease refers to ischemic conditions caused by narrowing of the coronary arteries.
When the coronary arteries, the vessels that nourish the heart and supply it with oxygen, become clogged with fatty deposits or damaged in any way, the heart's blood supply is disrupted. As a result, your heart receives less oxygen and fewer nutrients.
Treatment of coronary artery disease usually includes lifestyle changes and medication. However, when serious complications occur, surgical intervention becomes necessary.
Angioplasty and stent placement. During this procedure, a thin, long tube (catheter) is inserted into the narrowed part of your coronary artery. A balloon is passed through the catheter to widen the narrowed section. A stent, which helps keep the artery open, is left in the widened part of the artery. Some stents slowly release a special medication that helps keep the vessel open.
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is considered the most effective of the radical treatments for coronary heart disease. Bypass surgery performed on the beating heart using minimally invasive methods restores blood supply to the heart muscle.
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