Angioplasty

Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed heart artery by inflating a tiny balloon in the narrowed segments.

Cardiac catheterisation (coronary angiogram)

Cardiac catheterisation involves inserting a very thin tube into the right side of your heart.

Coronary Angioplasty (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention or PCI)

Coronary angioplasty (or PCI) is a procedure to re-open a narrowed heart artery by inflating a tiny balloon in the narrowed segments.

Implantable cardioverter defibrillator and cardiac resynchronisation therapy

If you have had heart failure in the past or if you are at risk of heart failure your surgeon may recommend an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) and cardiac resynchronisation therapy.

Pacemakers

A pacemaker is a special device that treats an irregular or slow heart rhythm.

Peripheral nerve surgery

Unlike your central nervous system, your peripheral nervous system is not protected by bone leaving it exposed to injury or toxins (poisons).