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Angioplasty

Angioplasty is the mechanical alteration of a narrowed or totally obstructed vascular lumen, generally caused by atheroma (the lesion of atherosclerosis). more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Coronary Heart Disease
136
91%
Arteriosclerosis
15
87%
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
1
0%
Heart Attack
2
100%
Heart Failure
1
100%
Overall, 90% (156 Members) find Angioplasty helpful
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Angioplasty Reviews

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MarkusB (Coronary Heart Disease)
Several times to clear a blockage.
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jasonsheart (Coronary Heart Disease)
Had a bad heart attack at work.The Dr. placed 2 stents & an ballon.Saved me from further or sure death.
Working / Worked
jean88ie (Coronary Heart Disease)
Did not work due to heart attack was previous and damage was done.
Working / Worked
jdigilio (Arteriosclerosis)
Three stents for severe blockages.
Working / Worked
aonohan310 (Coronary Heart Disease)
Five Stent Placements Later.
has had it done, helps for awhile
Working / Worked
chevvy12 (Coronary Heart Disease)
nope
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brokenchild (Coronary Heart Disease)
allegeric to aspirin
Working / Worked
diane7460 (Coronary Heart Disease)
2 stents 1-RCA and 1-LCA
Working / Worked
kdkc66 (Coronary Heart Disease)
I stopped smoking 5 yrs ago and I've had no problems.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Lung Capacity test
    Tests, tests, tests. Just had 4 myself in 2 days. Now I have to have angioplasty on both right and left sides of my heart.Have to call Hospital to s... [More]
  2. Discussion: Angioplasty for Coronary Heart Disease
    I had a blockage in the artery , performed angioplasty about 4 months ago, prior to that I also had Atrial fibrallation which was cured by Amiodarone ... [More]
  3. Discussion: Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest
    Th ank you everyone for your words off support, until I had my Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest I was a Fitness Fanatic and always kept to a Healthy D... [More]
  4. Discussion: back to the pain meds
    Thanks for your replays I am waiting for the script now and will probably start this evening, I am not opposed to the meds, they had given me my li... [More]
  5. Discussion: Angioplasty for Coronary Heart Disease
    Tell us about your personal experience with Angioplasty as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More]