Some may have higher hopes than warranted for the procedure, doctors warn. Sept. 7, 2010— -- What doctors say and what patients hear are often quite different, especially when patients are facing ...

Angioplasty is one of the most common medical procedures in the U.S.; in 2006 more than 1.3 million were done. But recent studies have cast doubt on its benefits. Now CBS News medical correspondent Dr ...

Submaximal balloon angioplasty for symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS) improved outcomes over aggressive medical management alone, the BASIS trial from China showed. The incidence ...

Dr. David Faxon answers the question: 'What Is Angioplasty And When Is It Done?' — -- Question: What is angioplasty and when is it done? Answer: Angioplasty is a technique that's done during a ...

Dennis T. Ko, M.D. However, a significant proportion of STEMI patients will "fail" to reperfuse following fibrinolytic therapy; indeed, normal coronary blood flow (TIMI flow grade 3) is achieved in ...

During the angioplasty procedure, a balloon catheter widens the stenosed area, restoring blood flow to the ischemic section of the heart. Angioplasty is a suitable procedure in the following ...

Drug-coated balloons are gaining attention as a stent-free angioplasty option, offering a “leave nothing behind” approach ...

With cardiovascular diseases becoming increasingly common among the young and the old, blockages in the heart is a frequent problem cardiologists have to face. To treat blockages angioplasty and stent ...

Actor Shreyas Talpade underwent angioplasty after having a heart attack. Talpade, who was shooting for his upcoming project, was rushed to the hospital and is currently admitted at Bellevue Hospital ...

Coronary angioplasty, also known as Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty, is an interventional procedure wherein blood flow is restored in a blocked blood artery supplying to the heart.