Cardiology

Angioplasty, also called balloon angioplasty, is a procedure designed to allow the free flow of blood through the arteries. This minimally invasive approach used by cardiologists targets narrow areas due to plaque formation or total blockage of some arteries.

Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) refers to a procedure that takes place during open heart surgery to temporarily replace the functioning of the heart and lungs. It is a requirement for many sophisticated heart procedures, enabling surgeons to carry out intricate tasks without fear of bleeding or injuring the chest and brain.

Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure, is a condition that arises when the muscles of the heart don’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs,

Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty, or PTCA, is a minimally invasive surgery that opens blocked or restricted coronary arteries to restore proper blood flow to the heart muscle