How does an angioplasty procedure treat heart disease?
PCI does not treat heart disease, which is a chronic disease process related to genetics, lifestyle, diet and other factors. However, it effectively treats the symptoms which result from the narrowing of arteries such as extreme fatigue, chest pain and shortness of breath. Patients usually are able to resume their regular activities quickly following their PCI procedure, then follow-up with their physicians to ensure that they control the underlying factors which contributed to their disease process.
