EasyHealsAbout Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) is a catheter-based procedure to open blocked heart arteries, often involving a stent, to improve blood flow without open-heart surgery.
Causes / Typical Use Case
Blocked coronary arterieschest pain (angina)heart attackreduced blood flow to the heartcoronary artery disease
Next Steps
Follow your doctor's medication and lifestyle advice. Attend all follow-up appointments and cardiac rehabilitation sessions. Report any new chest pain or discomfort immediately.