Preparing for Your Procedure
Your doctor will talk to you about the risks and benefits of coronary artery procedures. You’ll also be told how to prepare for your procedure.

Atherectomy
Atherectomy may be done to improve blood flow to your heart. A catheter with a special grinding device is used.

Balloon Angioplasty
Balloon angioplasty improves blood flow to your heart. A catheter with a balloon at its tip is put into your blocked artery.

Cardiac Catheterization
During cardiac catheterization, a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel and gently guided toward your heart.

Cardioversion
Cardioversion is a way to restore your heart’s normal rhythm.

Pacemaker
A pacemaker is a small, lightweight electronic device that’s placed inside your body, keeping your heart from beating too slowly.

Stent Implantation
A stent is a small metal coil or mesh tube. After balloon angioplasty or atherectomy, a stent may be placed in the artery.

Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
TEE is a test that allows your doctor to record images of your heart from inside your esophagus, or food pipe.