ANGIOPLASTY

BY:SAMAIRA PRAKASH
WHAT IS ANGIOPLASTY?

Angioplasty, also known as balloon angioplasty and

percutaneous transluminal angioplasty ( PTA) , is a minimally
invasive , endovascular procedure to widen narrowed or
obstructed arteries or veins, typically to treat
arterial atherosclerosis.
PROCEDURE
 • Embolization( natural or artificial formation of a
blood clot), or the launching of debris into the
bloodstream
• Arterial rupture from over-inflation of a balloon
catheter or the use of an inappropriately large or
RISKS AND stiff balloon, or the presence of a calcified target
vessel.
COMPLICATIONS
• Hematoma(a solid swelling of clotted blood
within the tissues) formation at the access site
• Radiation-induced injuries (burns) from the X-
rays used
ADVANTAGES

• can save your life and reduce heart muscle damage during a heart
attack by restoring blood flow to the heart
• may immediately relieve or at least reduce symptoms, such as chest
pain, shortness of breath and fatigue, making you feel better and able to
do more each day
• can reduce the risk of stroke
• can improve functioning of the kidneys
• can restore blood flow to the legs to prevent gangrene and eliminate the
need for amputation
 • x-ray imaging equipment
• a balloon catheter
INSTRUMENTS • sheath
USED • stent
• guide wire
Thank you!!