How is PCI different from bypass surgery?

Bypass surgery is open-heart surgery. PCI is a minimally invasive procedure that is done by an interventional cardiologist with the help of a catheter into your groin or arm

Why is my stent medicated?

In stents made up of only metal (Bare Metal stents), it was observed that the incidence of blood clot formation was higher. That is why a stent with a coating of the drug also called Drug-eluting stent or medicated stents are preferred. They release the drug at aslow rate to prevent blood clots from forming in a stent and thus prevent future blockage (restenosis) of the stent.

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