What Is a Heart Attack?
10. Surgery
In addition to medication, surgery will be also sometimes be deemed necessary. In some cases, this will mean a coronary bypass surgery, and this will involve ensuring the blood can bypass affected blood vessels so they can reach the heart. This will be performed after the heart has had some time to recover where possible.
Another surgical option is a coronary angioplasty and stenting. In this option, a catheter is passed into the affected artery. The catheter comes with a small balloon which can then be inflated to help open the artery, thus allowing the blood to flow freely again. A permanent stent can also be inserted to help ensure that the blood vessel stays open.
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