Medical Procedures and Surgery
Sometimes lifestyle changes and medications are not enough to treat angina. If your angina is severe, doctors may use invasive procedures to treat it. These include angioplasty, cardiac catheterization, coronary stenting, and coronary bypass surgery.
Angioplasty and Stenting
Angioplasty and stenting [14] involve the insertion of a tiny balloon into your narrow or clogged artery. This balloon is then inflated so the artery can widen. Afterward, a small wire mesh coil or stent is inserted to keep the artery open. This procedure improves blood flow in the heart and can reduce or stop angina. It is usually used to treat unstable angina but can be used for stable angina nonresponsive to medication.
Coronary Artery Bypass
During a coronary artery bypass surgery [15], a blood vessel taken from somewhere else in your body is used to bypass a clogged or narrow artery in the heart. This procedure improves blood flow to the heart. It may alleviate or stop angina. Doctors use it for both unstable angina and severe, chronic stable angina.
Conclusion
Lifestyle changes may help reduce your angina symptoms but medication is essential. It is important to remember that angina may be the manifestation of an underlying disease, such as coronary artery disease, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, or hypertension. If this is the case for you, treating these conditions first can reduce your angina symptoms.
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