Love Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast
A Cleveland Clinic podcast to help you learn more about heart and vascular disease and conditions affecting your chest. We explore prevention, diagnostic tests, medical and surgical treatments, new innovations and more.
Love Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast
What is Coronary Brachytherapy?
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Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute
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Coronary artery disease occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries that supply blood to your heart. One treatment option is coronary brachytherapy. Brachytherapy uses radiation to prevent scar tissue growth and keep your arteries open. Dr. Stephen Ellis provides an overview of coronary brachytherapy treatment.