| • | Angioplasty
Angioplasty is a procedure in which a tiny device is inserted into narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart. This device widens the arteries and increases blood flow. |
| • | Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure in which a heart specialist inserts a small tube (catheter) through a large blood vessel in the arm or leg, then passes the tube into the heart. |
| • | Heart Valve Replacement
Sometimes a natural heart valve that is not working properly needs to be replaced surgically with a prosthetic valve. |
| • | Heart-Lung Transplant
A heart-lung transplant is surgery for someone with life-threatening breathing and heart problems. |
