When Does a Heart Blockage Need Angioplasty Instead of Medicines?
Discovering a heart blockage often leaves patients with one immediate question: “Do I need angioplasty, or can medicines control it?” The answer is not determined by the blockage percentage alone. Doctors consider the location of the narrowing, symptoms, blood flow to the heart muscle, test results, overall health, and whether the condition is stable or part of an emergency....