Keralam Chief Minister’s recent remarks questioning “unnecessary” angioplasty procedures have drawn objections from medical organisations concerned that it could undermine public confidence in doctors.
About Angioplasty:
It is a minimally invasive procedure used to widen a narrowed or blocked blood vessel, often using a balloon catheter and, when indicated, a stent.
It most commonly treats atherosclerosis (a collection of plaque made of fat and cholesterol) in arteries.
Angioplasties are often necessary to try to prevent serious complications of atherosclerosis, like heart attack and stroke.
Types of angioplasty: The two most common include:
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