Angioplasty or balloon angioplasty is a procedure that opens a blocked artery by pushing the plaque against the artery walls. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) is another name for angioplasty. This procedure is done by inserting a catheter into an artery (usually in the groin) and passing it through the aorta towards the heart.
Open heart surgery is one of the cardiovascular treatments. During this procedure, the surgeon cuts the breastbone and opens the chest to access the heart. Open heart surgery or open heart surgery may include CABG (bypass surgery), heart transplant, and heart valve replacement. Open heart surgery is sometimes called traditional heart surgery.
