Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Managing Acute Coronary Syndromes

Damage of the heart muscles due to inadequate blood flow or oxygenation is known as myocardial ischemia. The condition becomes worse in some cases, resulting in myocardial infarctions (heart attacks) or unstable angina. Atherosclerotic plaque build up in the coronary arteries is the main cause of restriction in the blood supply. Termed as Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) or coronary heart disease, this condition has been a leading cause of mortality...

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