Angioplasty

Angioplasty is an invasive procedure done to re-open the coronary arteries that supply the heart muscle with oxygen. Atherosclerosis (Coronary Artery Disease) causes blockages or narrowing of the coronary arteries causing the heart muscle to starve for oxygen.

When the heart starves for oxygen the first symptom that is felt is angina which is the pains associated with heart disease. If the narrowing progresses or the cholesterol deposits on the arterial walls rupture, a heart attack occurs.

The angioplasty can be done as a precautionary measure, when the doctors determine through an angiogram that the arteries are blocked. It can also be done as an emergency procedure during an acute heart attack. At that time either a coronary balloon or a stent can be inserted.

• Angioplasty
• Coronary Stent or Balloon
• The Angioplasty Procedure
• Angioplasty risk and benefit 

Why wait till it's too late? You can avoid the need of ever having an angioplasty. Following are several things that you can do to avoid the risk of developing heart disease and needing an angioplasty.

• Diet and proper nutrition eating heart healthy foods such as soy, almonds and nuts that are known to lower cholesterol levels.

• Losing weight and keeping the weight off through any type of diet program that fits your personality. You can take Dr.Kushners free Diet personality test! and start losing weight the healthy way.

• Exercising doing cardiovascular exercises and resistance exercises. Don't wait for a heart attack to occur before deciding to exercise. Exercise knows no age barriers. Young and old must get into an exercise program. If you need advice on how to start you can ask the advice of these online personal trainers.

• Quitting smoking

• Reducing stress through various relaxation techniques

• Controlling your blood pressure, through diets exercises, relaxation, vitamins and medications if the need arises

• Reducing your cholesterol levels through exercise, vitamins, natural cures, and statins if prescribed to do so by your doctor.

Why wait till its too late, begin living a heart healthy lifestyle now.