Revascularization surgery helps to restore blood flow to the heart. It can treat blocked arteries in patients with coronary artery disease and may help selected patients with heart failure. Surgery types include coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). CABG is a traditional type of open heart surgery. PCI, also called angioplasty, uses a catheter to inflate a balloon inside the artery. A metal stent may also be ...
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