At what percentage level of narrowing should an angioplasty be done and can it be done in 100% blocked arteries?
A blockage more than 50 to 70% should be angioplastied. Arteries with 100% blockage can also be opened by Angioplasty but the procedure in this case is a bit more complex to perform. Your doctor is best person to decide which blockages need to be opened by Angioplasty and which need some alternative modes of management.
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