Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a minimally invasive, catheter-based procedure used to treat narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart muscle. Performed by introducing a catheter through a peripheral artery and advancing it to the coronary circulation, PCI t…
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a minimally invasive, catheter-based procedure used to treat narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart muscle. Performed by introducing a catheter through a peripheral artery and advancing it to the coronary circulation, PCI typically combines balloon angioplasty with stent placement to restore blood flow, and it is central to the management of coronary artery disease, including acute and chronic presentations. The procedure relies on imaging guidance and is adapted to lesion complexity, vessel anatomy, and patient risk. Research relevant to this topic includes outcomes of PCI among very elderly patients with ischaemic heart disease, intervention for complex lesions of the left main coronary artery, and treatment of left main chronic total occlusion. Reports of complications, such as asymptomatic embolisation after percutaneous closure procedures, and considerations of contrast-agent toxicity, illustrate the procedural risks and the importance of technique and patient selection. Sub-areas include coronary angioplasty and stenting, treatment of left main and bifurcation disease, chronic total occlusion intervention, management of acute coronary syndromes, and the assessment and mitigation of procedural complications. As a cornerstone of interventional cardiology, PCI offers a minimally invasive alternative to surgical revascularisation for restoring coronary blood flow, relieving ischaemia, and improving outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease.
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