David Murray Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer | Richmond University Medical Center
David Murray Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer | Richmond University Medical Center
Angioplasty is a medical procedure used to restore blood flow in clogged or narrowed arteries, often caused by plaque buildup. This condition can lead to significant health issues. Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island, New York, offers angioplasty as part of its cardiovascular care services.
The procedure involves inserting a catheter into the affected artery to remove or compress the plaque, thus restoring normal blood flow. Angioplasty can be performed on various arteries throughout the body and includes different types such as carotid, coronary, peripheral, and renal angioplasties.
Patients may undergo angioplasty for several conditions including atherosclerosis, carotid artery disease, chest pain, chronic kidney disease, coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects, heart attack damage, heart valve disease, irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), peripheral artery disease, and renal artery stenosis.
Richmond University Medical Center provides this minimally invasive procedure which requires only local anesthesia and IV injections. The hospital's cardiac catheterization laboratory treats numerous heart conditions. To learn more about whether angioplasty is suitable for you or your family member, contact their Cardiovascular Department at 718-818-7425.
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