Best Ways To Prevent And Treat Cardiogenic Shock

Angioplasty And Stenting

Angioplasty and stenting is a surgical procedure that may be used to restore blood flow in the coronary arteries that supply muscle tissues of the heart with oxygenated blood. This procedure can be used to treat a patient who has gone into cardiogenic shock as a result of a partial blockage in a coronary artery. Angioplasty and stenting involves the insertion of a small wire mesh tube containing a small balloon into the partially obstructed region of the artery. The balloon is then inflated to widen the narrowed artery to the point where blood can effectively flow through it. The stent around the balloon expands with the balloon so when the balloon is deflated, the artery will stay in place. The mesh wire tube is called a stent, and the stent may be coated with medication to assist with keeping the artery open. This type of treatment is typically used in cases of a single or double partial coronary artery blockage. If a patient's coronary artery has multiple blockages or the percentage of the blockage exceeds a certain amount, a mesh stent may not be able to be inserted. In those cases, a coronary artery bypass will be required to prevent a heart attack or cardiogenic shock.

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