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Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty is a procedure done to open clogged arteries. The procedure involves a catheter that is inserted to widen the blocked artery so that the blood can flow freely. Concurrently, a stent, which is a small wire mesh, is used to prevent the artery from getting narrowed and to keep the artery open. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty is done to treat conditions like atherosclerosis, where there is an increased plaque build-up in the blood vessels of the heart. It is suggested when the changes in lifestyle and medication are not helping to improve the condition when there is a major or minor heart attack, and in conditions like chest pain and angina pectoris. Before suggesting coronary angioplasty, cardiologist will do a physical examination, review the medical history and recommend tests like electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, standard blood tests, chest x-ray and coronary angiogram.