21/09/2026
A heart blockage happens when fatty deposits build up inside an artery, making it narrow or completely blocked. This can reduce the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart.
To treat it, we may perform angioplasty. Doctors guide a thin tube, called a catheter, through a blood vessel until it reaches the blocked artery. A small balloon is then inflated to widen the narrowed area and restore blood flow.
In many cases, doctors place a stent—a tiny mesh tube—inside the artery to help keep it open. The stent stays in place as the artery heals and helps maintain steady blood flow to the heart.