When one or more of your heart’s arteries are blocked severely by plaque and not allowing enough blood to flow to your heart, the disease is called CAD (Coronary Artery Disease).
You cardiologist may recommend angioplasty/stenting to open up the blocked arteries. It is basically an inflatable balloon, that pushes the plaque besides and opening up the artery for a proper blood flow. Later the balloon is removed. But there are certain things you should know about this procedure.

Angioplasty is not the permanent cure for CAD

Plaque can narrow your artery again at the same location or somewhere else. To reduce this risk one should follow some heart healthy habits.

• Eat healthy diet
• Quit smoking
• Workout
• Take no stress
• Reduce your cholesterol

Sometimes medication can help to cure your blocked artery

For some patients, drug – and way of life changes – are the principal lines of guard to control CAD. Your cardiologist will see you routinely to take after your advancement and screen the illness. So in most cases it can be avoided.

Angioplasty could save you from heart attack

When a heart attack occurs, within a short period the heart muscles cells die causing the permanent damage to the heart. Hence angioplasty is used to open up the artery and allow the blood flow to the heart again.
Does angioplasty hurt?
No, angioplasty causes very little pain. The doctor will numb the place where the catheter will be inserted. You may feel some pressure as the catheter is put in. You’ll be awake and alert but may be given medicine to help you relax.
The place where the catheter was put in may be sore afterwards. Bruising is also common. If you notice any bleeding or increasing pain or swelling, tell your doctor. This is how it works. Check the video.

Hypertension puts additional strain on your heart and veins. If untreated it can increase complications of cardiovascular disease, vision, kidney, bones and brain.

Complications of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Brain Stroke
Reduced blood supply to the brain can lead to rapid loss of brain function.
Heart Attack
Hypertension causes heart to pump against high blood pressure, making it harder than necessary. Overtime this causes the heart muscle to thicken, restricting blood flow.
Blood Vessel Damage
Hypertension is a leading cause of atherosclerosis, the artery narrowing process, causing heart attack.
Kidney Failure
The damaged vessels in the kidneys can’t effectively filter your blood, resulting in a dangerous accumulation of fluid and waste.
Vision Loss
High blood pressure can damage blood vessels in the retina, resulting loss of vision.
Bone Loss
High blood pressure may increase the amount of calcium in urine. The excessive amount of elimination of calcium may lead to loss of bone density.
So, don’t take hypertension/high blood pressure for granted.