Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a condition characterized by the narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries, often due to atherosclerosis, which can lead to serious cardiovascular events such as ...
They then open a blockage by inflating a balloon and placing a stent to keep the artery open. Cardiologists often perform PCI as an emergency treatment for a heart attack when a sudden blockage ...
The doctor usually performs a physical exam followed by an imaging study of the visceral and intestinal arteries. Often the first test is a duplex ultrasound which may be followed by a computed ...