percutaneous coronary interventions
Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) are minimally invasive procedures used to treat narrowed or blocked coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart. During PCI, a thin tube called a catheter is inserted through a small incision, usually in the wrist or groin, and guided to the affected artery.
Once in place, the catheter can deliver treatments such as balloon angioplasty, where a small balloon is inflated to widen the artery, or stent placement, where a small mesh tube is inserted to keep the artery open. These interventions help restore blood flow and reduce the risk of heart-related complications.