Amitabh Bachchan news: Amitabh Bachchan has undergone angioplasty today at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. Although no official information has been received in this regard, it is being told that there was some blockage in his leg, due to which angioplasty was done. Amitabh Bachchan is 81 years old and remains very active. Recently, he attended the pre-wedding function of Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani with the entire family.
Angioplasty is done to remove heart blockage
Dr. Vidyapati told that Angioplasty is usually done to remove the blockage in the heart, so that the blood flows properly to the heart, but sometimes if the blood flow is not happening properly in some parts of the body, then Angioplasty is also resorted to.
Why angioplasty in artery disease?
Arterial disease prevents blood flow in the legs, the main reason for this is narrowing or blockage of the arteries. This is a problem in the age group Amitabh Bachchan is in. In fact, in old age, plaque starts accumulating on the surface of the arteries, which makes them narrow or thin, due to which the blood flow gets obstructed. Angioplasty is done in arterial diseases to remove this obstruction or blockage.
What is an artery and what are its functions?
Arteries and veins perform the function of blood flow in the body. Arteries transport oxygen-rich blood from the heart to other parts of the body, while veins carry deoxygenated blood to the heart. The walls of the arteries are muscular and thick, in which accumulation of plaque restricts blood flow and causes discomfort to the affected person.
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