Angioplasty

The treatment of heart disease has come a long way in the past half-century. One of the many remarkable advances has been the development of angioplasty. This procedure lets a doctor open a narrowed or blocked artery in the heart without the need for open-heart surgery.


This multitouch book from Harvard Health Publications covers the medical background of angioplasty, and includes original 3D renders and videos, interactive diagrams and other content, and text from the renowned team at Harvard Medical School.