Performing PCI on a chronic total occlusion (CTO), or in fact doing any type of transcatheter intervention, is associated with a significant stress response for the interventional cardiologist beyond ...

A novel study shines a light on the physiological stress interventional cardiologists may encounter when performing complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures. The study of five ...

Patients diagnosed with coronary chronic total occlusions (CTOs) can benefit from a team approach to decision-making about revascularization, according to a newly released expert consensus from ...

Opening up chronic total occlusions (CTO) routinely during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) does not improve myocardial function, locally or globally, compared with discretionary PCI that ...

New research could change standard-of-care guidelines to improve outcomes for heart attack patients after coronary stenting procedures. Withdrawing aspirin one month after percutaneous coronary ...

Treating a fully blocked artery with medication alone is equally effective as percutaneous coronary intervention, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 66th Annual ...

As the demand for cardiac care in the US continues to rise, and as more patients are screened and treated for cardiovascular disease, cardiac catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervention ...

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Mercy Health Saint Mary’s has filed a letter of intent and expects to soon seek approval from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to launch elective PCI, or ...

The American College of Cardiology has recognized Medical Center Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac cath lab for care, including ...

Researchers at 37 sites in South Korea have found patients taking clopidogrel after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) ...