Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

What is a PTCA and why do I need one?

April 26, 2017ptca

0

Posted

What is a PTCA and why do I need one?

1 Answer

0

Posted

A PTCA or an angioplasty is a non-surgical procedure where a special balloon tipped catheter is inserted into the coronary artery through the groin. The procedure is used to open an area of the artery that has a narrowing due to a build up of plaque. Once in place at the sight of the narrowing, a balloon is inflated to flatten the plaque against the artery walls to restore normal blood flow to the heart muscle.