Asthenia can afflict both genders at any age, but is more common in children. Pregnant women with the condition can pass it on to an unborn child. The motherâs antibodies might attack the fetus, which then becomes paralyzed and unable to move in the womb.
Angiogram tests and angioplasty procedures are performed in special hospital rooms called cardiac cath labs. In this video, Dr. John P. Reilly gives you a guided tour of the cath lab, pointing out the equipment youâll see and explaining what itâs for.
Angioplasty Procedure. An angioplasty is a procedure used to unblock coronary arteries without the need for open heart surgery. During the procedure, dye is injected into the coronary arteries; this helps the doctor see any blockages. If a blockage is located, the doctor may perform a balloon angioplasty using a special catheter.