Q. Is angioplasty? safe? Does it have any side effects?

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Answered by Secondmedic Expert

Yes, angioplasty is a safe procedure. However, as with any medical procedure, it does have some side effects and risks associated with it.

Angioplasty is generally an outpatient procedure that involves inflating a tiny balloon inside your artery to open up the blocked area and restore proper blood flow. The most common side effect of this procedure occurs in cases where accessed arteries can become scarred or narrowed immediately after angioplasty. This process is known as restenosis and may require additional treatments like coronary stent placement, laser ablation, or atherectomy to help relieve symptoms again in the future. Other potential side effects include bruising, bleeding from the catheter insertion site (which often requires stitches), pain/discomfort due to artery damage caused by the inflated balloon device during surgery, infection of the access site or vessel wall damage from over-inflation of the balloon device.

Overall, angioplasty is still considered a relatively safe and effective procedure for treating coronary artery disease when properly executed by an experienced specialist using modern surgical equipment. Factoring in modern technology advancements along with careful patient monitoring throughout each step of treatment should ensure optimal safety outcomes for those undergoing this type of cardiovascular therapy today!

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