Stats
• There are 2.7 million
caths done in the US
each year.
• Coronary angioplasty
is also referred to as
Percutaneous coronary
intervention (PCI).
Angioplasty works well
in both women and men.
Success rates of more
than 95% are common
for elective procedures
that are scheduled in
advance, and rates are
similarly high for women
who undergo angioplasty
in an emergency
situation such as during
a heart attack.
• Bypass surgery is a
relatively safe procedure
in women; serious
complications are rare
but may include heart
attack, stroke, or death.
Source: hearthealthywomen.org |
