Daily Archives: 2025-02-27

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a long-term condition in which the spine and other areas of the body become inflamed. It's a type of axial…

There are lots of causes of ankle pain. You can usually ease the pain yourself. But see a GP if the pain does not improve. How you can ease ankle…

Most animal bites are not serious, but you may need to get medical help if the bite is severe or there are signs of infection. This page is about human…

Contents Overview How it's performed Recovery Risks Alternatives The most widely used surgical alternative to a coronary angioplasty is a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). Coronary artery bypass graft A coronary…

Contents Overview How it's performed Recovery Risks Alternatives As with all types of surgery, coronary angioplasty carries a risk of complications. However, the risk of serious problems is small. Complications…

Contents Overview How it's performed Recovery Risks Alternatives After having a planned (non-emergency) coronary angioplasty, you'll usually be able to leave hospital the same day or following day. Arrange for someone…

Contents Overview How it's performed Recovery Risks Alternatives Before having a coronary angioplasty you'll need an assessment to make sure the operation is possible. This also gives you an opportunity to discuss…

Contents Overview How it's performed Recovery Risks Alternatives A coronary angioplasty is a procedure used to widen blocked or narrowed coronary arteries (the main blood vessels supplying the heart). The…

Contents Overview What happens Risks Angiography is generally a safe procedure, but minor side effects are common and there's a small risk of serious complications. You'll only have the procedure…

Contents Overview What happens Risks Angiography is done in a hospital X-ray or radiology department. It usually takes between 30 minutes and 2 hours, and you can usually go home…