
A medical procedure used to restore flow through narrowed or blocked arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. At times a tube (stent) is inserted into the opened vessel to keep it form re-blocking.

Average Cost: $22,019.60
This is Healthcare Blue Book's recommended price for Coronary angioplasty (open blocked arteries).
The Blue Book price is based on the average fee that providers in your area
accept as payment from an insurance company for Coronary angioplasty (open blocked arteries).

Damage to the blood vessels of the heart or leg, rarely requiring immediate surgery. The contrast used can rarely damage the kidneys. Some patients can be allergic to the contrast causing a reaction from a rash to life threatening swelling or drop in blood pressure.
Recommended physician specialty for Coronary angioplasty (open blocked arteries) is Cardiology
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Coronary angioplasty (AN-jee-oh-plas-tee) is a medical procedure used to open narrowed or clogged blood vessels of the heart.
This Answers by Heart sheet discusses what coronary angioplasty is, who needs it , how it is done, and recovery afterwards.
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Coronary angioplasty and stenting open narrowed heart arteries. Watch this video to learn more.
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