Coronary Angioplasty

A minimally invasive procedure to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries using a balloon catheter. A stent is usually placed to keep the artery open and restore normal blood flow to the heart muscle.

Coronary Angioplasty is recommended for patients with specific symptoms, abnormal test results, or as part of a planned treatment pathway. Your Cardiology specialist will evaluate your suitability.

Coronary Angioplasty is typically performed with Local with sedation. The anaesthesia team will review your health history and allergies before the procedure.

The typical duration is noted in the quick stats above. This may vary depending on complexity and individual patient factors.

Risks include minor discomfort, bruising, rare infection, and in some cases incomplete results requiring repeat testing. Serious complications are uncommon but are discussed at consent.

Coronary Angioplasty has a documented success rate of 95% at accredited centres. Individual outcomes depend on the underlying condition, patient health, and care team expertise.