Percutaneous coronary intervention

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Risk Stratification and Benefits of PCI
Preparation of the Patient for PCI
Equipment Used During PCI
Pharmacotherapy to Support PCI
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Recommendations for Perioperative Management–Timing of Elective Noncardiac Surgery in Patients Treated With PCI and DAPT
Post-PCI Management
Risk Reduction After PCI
Post-PCI follow up
Hybrid coronary revascularization
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PCI Complications
Factors Associated with Complications Vessel Perforation Dissection Distal Embolization No-reflow Coronary Vasospasm Abrupt Closure Access Site Complications Peri-procedure Bleeding Restenosis Renal Failure Thrombocytopenia Late Acquired Stent Malapposition Loss of Side Branch Multiple Complications
PCI in Specific Patients
Cardiogenic Shock Left Main Coronary Artery Disease Refractory Ventricular Arrhythmia Severely Depressed Ventricular Function Sole Remaining Conduit Unprotected Left Main Patient Adjuncts for High Risk PCI
PCI in Specific Lesion Types
Classification of the Lesion The Calcified Lesion The Ostial Lesion The Angulated or Tortuous Lesion The Bifurcation Lesion The Long Lesion The Bridge Lesion Vasospasm The Chronic Total Occlusion The Left Internal Mammary Artery Multivessel Disease Distal Anastomotic Lesions Left Main Intervention The Thrombotic Lesion
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: PCI; balloon angioplasty; percutaneous transluminal angioplasty

PCI Complications

Vessel Perforation | Dissection | Distal Embolization | No-reflow | Abrupt Closure | Access Site Complications | Peri-procedure Bleeding | Restenosis | Renal Failure | Thrombocytopenia | Late Acquired Stent Malapposition