Coronary Angioplasty in IndiaWhat Is Coronary Angioplasty ?Procedure of Coronary AngioplastyWhat to Expect Before Coronary AngioplastyWhat to Expect During Coronary AngioplastyWhat Is Coronary Angioplasty ?Coronary angioplasty performed in India is a medical procedure in which a balloon is used to open a blockage in a coronary (heart) artery narrowed by atherosclerosis. This procedure improves blood flow to the heart. Atherosclerosis is a condition in which a material called plaque builds up on the inner walls of the arteries. This can happen in any artery, including the coronary arteries, which carry oxygen-rich blood to your heart. When atherosclerosis affects the coronary arteries, the condition is called coronary artery disease (CAD). Angioplasty is a common medical procedure.It may be used to : -Improve symptoms of CAD, such as angina and shortness of breath.Reduce damage to the heart muscle from a heart attack. A heart attack occurs when blood flow through a coronary artery is completely blocked. Angioplasty is used during a heart attack to open the blockage and restore blood flow through the artery.Reduce the risk of death in some patients. Other Names for Coronary AngioplastyPercutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)Percutaneous intervention Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)Balloon angioplasty Coronary artery angioplasty