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Coronary angioplasty and stent insertion
Find out about coronary angioplasty, a procedure used to widen blocked or narrowed coronary arteries.
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How it's performed
You will usually have an appointment to assess your health a few days before having a coronary angioplasty.
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Alternatives
The most widely used surgical alternative to a coronary angioplasty is a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).
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Risks
As with all types of surgery, coronary angioplasty carries a risk of complications.
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Recovery
You'll usually be able to leave hospital the same day, or the following day after a planned (elective) coronary angioplasty.