Interventional
Coronary Angioplasty & Stents (PCI)
Opening blocked coronary arteries with a balloon and stent — including complex CTO and CHIP cases.
Who this is for
- Significant coronary blockage
- Stable or unstable angina
- Acute heart attack (STEMI / NSTEMI)
What to expect
- Performed during cardiac catheterization
- Drug-eluting stent placed across the blockage
- Most patients go home the same day
- Dual antiplatelet therapy for 6–12 months afterward
Why our team
Coronary Angioplasty & Stents (PCI) is performed by the same cardiologists who follow you long-term. Because we're an independent group, your imaging, procedure, and follow-up stay within one practice — fewer hand-offs, fewer dropped details. Our team includes board-certified specialists across interventional and adjacent disciplines, with hospital privileges across Mercy Health and ProMedica systems.
Coronary Angioplasty & Stents (PCI) — common questions
- How long does the stent last?
- Modern drug-eluting stents are designed to last permanently. Restenosis is uncommon with current technology.