What Are the Uses of Angioplasty?
Angioplasty is used to treat atherosclerosis, a condition that occurs when fats and cholesterol deposits accumulate in the blood vessels in various parts of your body.
Doctors recommend angioplasty to treat the following conditions:
- Peripheral artery disease: Doctors recommend Angioplasty mother treat atherosclerosis in the major arteries in your arms, legs and pelvis.
- Carotid artery disease: Angioplasty helps with open up blocked arteries in the neck. If a blocked carotid artery is not treated on time, it can lead to stroke because the brain is not getting enough oxygen.
- Chronic kidney disease: Accumulation of plaque in the arteries in your kidneys affects how much oxygen gets to your kidney. Your doctor may recommend a renal artery angioplasty to help.
- Coronary artery disease: Coronary angioplasty, also known as percutaneous coronary intervention, can help open up narrow or blocked coronary arteries [1] that’s stopping your heart from getting enough oxygen to function properly, causing chest pain and/or a heart attack.