Treatment

Atherosclerosis

Symptoms/risks

Effects of atherosclerosis

Video

Diagnosis

References

Surgical procedures:

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI or angioplasty with stent): This procedure is used to open blocked or narrowed coronary arteries. It can improve blood flow to the heart, relieve chest pain, and possibly prevent a heart attack.

Coronary artery bypass surgery: This surgery uses a healthy blood vessel to bypass the narrowed or blocked blood vessels. The healthy blood vessel redirects blood around the blocked artery, improving blood flow.