Genes have ruled for years and centuries.
The theory of one's genes being so influential in predicting one’s life have made humankind vulnerable and ease-loving.
Angioplasty / Balloon Angioplasty / Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty is the procedure of opening or dilating the narrowed or occluded vessels in a body. This procedure is done both as an emergency procedure as well as elective. During this procedure, the blood supply to the ischemic territory is improved by opening the stenosis/blockages.
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the entity in which the arteries which supply blood to the heart muscle get the deposition of calcium and cholesterol, leading to plaque and atheroma formation.
The leading causes are smoking, excessive alcohol, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol in the blood, mental stress.
Symptoms depend upon the extent, intensity, and acuteness of blockages.