Second Opinion for Angioplasty

The term "angioplasty" means using a balloon to stretch open a narrowed or blocked artery. However, most modern angioplasty procedures also involve inserting a short wire mesh tube, called a stent, into the artery during the procedure. The stent is left in place permanently to allow blood to flow more freely. Angioplasty, also called balloon angioplasty, is a procedure that opens arteries to let blood go through more easily.