The risks associated with cardiac surgery are substantial. However, the procedure is performed only when the benefits outweigh the risks. Infants and adults under 60 years of age have the highest risks, as do people with other underlying health conditions, such as electrolyte imbalances or alcoholism. The surgeons have to weigh the benefits and risks […]
Patients who are scheduled for an angiogram procedure will lie on their backs on an X-ray table. Safety straps may be fastened around the patient’s chest or legs. A small amount of hair may be shaved off, and the doctor will insert a thin, flexible tube through the patient’s arm or leg. This procedure takes […]
Angioplasty surgery is a type of procedure used to widen narrow arteries. The procedure is most common for patients who have a condition known as peripheral arterial disease. This condition results in narrowing of the arteries, and can also affect the limbs or organs other than the heart. It is also effective for treating narrowed […]