What is the Difference between PTCA and PCI?
Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) essentially refer to the procedure of widening a narrowed coronary artery by employing an inflatable balloon and introducing a metallic stent into the arterial circulation through access points like the femoral, radial, or brachial artery. In modern medical practice, this intervention stands as the most […]
Why is The Doctor Performing PTCA and What is PTCA?
Angioplasty is a surgical procedure to help patients restore blood flow through their arteries. Certain conditions may lead to a slow blood flow, making it difficult for the patient to receive the necessary oxygen and nutrients. The Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty surgery opens up the blocked artery where blood can flow smoothly. Types of Percutaneous […]
