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.