Heart Animation: Coronary Artery Angioplasty (Heart Stent) Medical Video by Cardiology

Heart Animation: Coronary Artery Angioplasty (Heart Stent)

Cardiology

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This 3D heart animation shows a coronary angioplasty procedure to correct a blocked artery in the heart. It begins by showing the buildup of plaque in an artery wall of the heart, blocking the flow of blood. Afterwards, the patient lies on a testing table while contrast dye is injected into the arteries of the heart, showing the location of the blockage. A guide wire is then moved through the lumen of the blood vessel, followed by a balloon and stent mechanism. The balloon inflates, putting ...