❤️ Restoring Cardiac Flow: The Technology and Patient Benefits of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in the US
Description: A detailed explanation of the Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) procedure, focusing on how this minimally invasive technique clears blocked arteries and restores vital blood flow to the heart muscle.
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), often known as coronary angioplasty, is a life-saving, minimally invasive procedure routinely performed in the United States to treat coronary artery disease. This condition is caused by the buildup of plaque that narrows the heart's arteries. The procedure is performed in a catheterization laboratory, where a thin, flexible tube called a catheter is threaded through a blood vessel, typically in the wrist or groin, up to the blocked artery. This approach avoids the need for open-heart surgery, offering a crucial alternative for patients with acute heart events or chronic blockages.
The core technology of PCI involves two main components: a balloon…