What is heart disease ? How is it treated ?

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1. Coronary Artery Disease is one of the major heart diseases. It is due to blockage happens in coronary artery.

2. Two types of treatment options available for patients with coronary artery disease.

  • Invasive treatment
  • Non-invasive treatment

3. Invasive includes

  • a) CABG - Surgical procedures with high risk and complications.
  • b) Angioplasty – Invasive procedure inserting balloon into the blocked coronary Artery.

4. Non-Invasive - EECP treatment without risk restores the blood supply beyond blocked arteries naturally.