Author: seoadmin

Precutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), popularly known as coronary angioplasty, is a procedure that treats coronary artery disease. A catheter is inserted with a deflated balloon at its tip, into the narrowed coronary artery. Once the catheter is at the point of the blocked artery, the balloon is inflated. This process compresses the plaque buildup and widens the artery, which helps restore blood flow to the heart. A stent is often used to keep the coronary artery open. Finally,  this minimally invasive procedure can help improve the symptoms of chest pain, reduce the risk of a sudden heart attack, and improve…