3. Disadvantages of Angioplasty
One of the disadvantages of angioplasty, when compared with a CABG, is that over time the artery can narrow again after angioplasty is performed. The chances of this happening lower when the surgeon places stents around the heart. Medicine coated stents tend to work the best at keeping clogged arteries open.
It is important to note that stents do not come without risk. There are some cases where a blood clot can form around the stents that are medicine coated and the clot can then cause a person to have a heart attack. If you are suffering from coronary artery disease or simply have plaque build-up in the arteries, it is important to discuss all of your options with your doctor.
Make sure that you understand the options that are available to you and which one would be best for your particular situation. While angioplasty may be the best option in some cases, it is not the best choice for all cases.