angioplastybased

Angioplastybased refers to procedures that utilize angioplasty as a primary component of treatment. Angioplasty itself is a minimally invasive medical procedure used to open narrowed or blocked arteries. It involves inserting a thin, flexible tube called a catheter into an artery, usually in the groin or arm, and guiding it to the site of the blockage. A small balloon at the tip of the catheter is then inflated, compressing the plaque against the artery walls and widening the vessel. This improves blood flow.

Angioplastybased treatments are commonly employed in the management of coronary artery disease, where blockages in the heart's arteries can lead to angina or heart attacks. Peripheral angioplasty is used for similar blockages in arteries supplying the limbs. In some cases, a stent, a small mesh tube, is deployed after angioplasty to help keep the artery open. These stented angioplasty procedures are a common angioplastybased intervention. Other applications include angioplasty of the carotid arteries, which supply blood to the brain, and renal arteries, which supply blood to the kidneys. The success of angioplastybased interventions has made them a cornerstone of cardiovascular and vascular medicine.