Understanding Angioplasty: The Medical Procedure Undergone by Denmark's Queen Margrethe II

Sat, 16 May 2026, 17:15 WIB | By indrastuti | Source: MEDIA_INDONESIA | Social Policy

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News regarding the health condition of former Danish Queen, Margrethe II, who underwent an angioplasty procedure, has attracted global public attention. Many are wondering what the medical procedure is and how crucial it is for elderly patients.

Medically, angioplasty is a non-surgical procedure performed to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries due to the accumulation of cholesterol plaque. This narrowing condition is known in the medical world as atherosclerosis.

The procedure is usually performed by an interventional cardiologist. Here are the general steps in an angioplasty procedure:

The main benefit of angioplasty is to instantly improve blood flow to the heart, relieve chest pain (angina), and prevent more fatal heart attacks. This procedure allows patients to recover faster than bypass surgery.

Although considered safe, the procedure still carries risks such as bruising at the catheter insertion site, allergic reactions to contrast agents, or, in rare cases, damage to the artery. However, with modern medical technology in hospitals such as Rigshospitalet where the Queen was treated, the success rate of this procedure is very high.

To date, the Danish Palace has confirmed that Queen Margrethe II’s condition is stable after the procedure. The main focus of the medical team is now to ensure that there are no complications during the early recovery period in hospital.

A complete profile of Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II, from her 52-year reign to her historic decision to abdicate the throne for the European monarchy.

The former Danish Queen, Margrethe II, reportedly underwent an angioplasty procedure at Rigshospitalet. The Queen’s health condition is now under medical supervision.

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