Artery Unclogging Procedures: Angioplasty & Bypass Surgery Explained
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) / Coronary Angioplasty
Non-surgical. A balloon widens a narrowed/blocked coronary artery; a stent (mesh tube) may be placed to keep it open.
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) / Heart Bypass Surgery
Surgical. A healthy vessel (leg/chest) is grafted to bypass the blocked coronary artery, creating a new blood flow path.
Choosing Between Them
Both effectively treat coronary artery disease. The best option depends on disease severity and patient health.
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