Angioplasty

AngioplastyAngioplasty is a procedure in which an artery is artificially dilated by inserting a balloon and then inflating the balloon usually filling it with the liquid. Though there are many types of angioplasty depending on the location of the artery that is to be dilated, most commonly the term refers to the dilation of coronary artery. The arteries usually get blocked due to the build of plaque. High cholesterol is often cited as the reason of the buildup of the plaque in the arteries. Angioplasty is considered a relatively safe procedure and involves almost no down time.