Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
Also known as angioplasty, PCI restores blood flow through a narrowed or blocked coronary artery without open-heart surgery, often performed immediately after a diagnostic angiography.
Restoring Blood Flow Without Open Surgery
A balloon-tipped catheter is guided to the blocked segment of the artery and inflated to widen it, and in most cases a stent is placed to keep the artery open. Most patients notice symptom relief almost immediately.
This Procedure Involves:
- A small balloon is inflated at the blockage site to widen the artery.
- A stent is typically placed to keep the artery open long-term.
- The entire procedure is guided by live imaging for precision and safety.
- Most patients recover and go home within a day or two.
Why Choose Dr. Walid Tahlawy?
- Fast symptom relief for blocked arteries.
- Avoids the need for open-heart surgery in most cases.
- Extensive experience with complex and high-risk cases.
- Careful post-procedure monitoring and follow-up.
- Individualized choice of stent and technique per patient.
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