Intermediate
Technical
IVT
PCI
Also written as: PCI — Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Percutaneous coronary intervention, a minimally invasive cardiac procedure that is a common indication for rehabilitation.
Full Definition
Percutaneous coronary intervention involves the use of catheters to open blocked coronary arteries, typically with balloon angioplasty and stent placement. PCI patients can often begin cardiac rehabilitation earlier than surgical patients, usually 1-2 weeks post-procedure. The rehabilitation approach may differ from surgical patients due to the less invasive nature of the procedure.
Usage
Usage note: More current term than PTCA for catheter-based coronary interventions.
In Context
- "Post-PCI patients may begin Phase II rehabilitation as early as one week after the procedure." — Admission criteria
- "The patient underwent successful PCI with drug-eluting stent placement to the LAD." — Medical history
Also known as
angioplasty
cardiac catheterization
Don't confuse with
CABG
PTCA