What Is the Full Form of PCI, and Why Is It Done for Heart Patients? - #15169
My uncle recently had a heart-related procedure called PCI, and I realized I don’t fully understand what it means. I know it has something to do with angioplasty and stents, but what exactly is the full form of PCI, and why do doctors recommend it for heart patients? From what I read, PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) is done to open blocked arteries and improve blood flow to the heart. But how serious does a blockage have to be before doctors decide PCI is necessary? Can it prevent heart attacks, or is it only done after a heart issue has already occurred? I also want to know if there are natural ways to improve heart health and reduce the risk of needing PCI in the first place. Does Ayurveda offer dietary changes, herbal treatments, or lifestyle modifications that help keep arteries clear? If anyone has undergone PCI, I’d love to know how it helped and whether you had to make any major lifestyle changes afterward. Also, are there long-term effects of PCI, or does it fully fix the problem?
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