Coronary revascularization: result in an immediate relief of the obstruction to blood flow.

  1. Percutaneous transluminal coronary balloon angiography (PTCA) stenting.

  2. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using internal mammary arteries or saphenous vein graft to bypass area of stenos. - Open Heart Surgery

PTCA versus CABG depend on:

  • ~ Number of diseased vessels
  • ~ Location
  • ~Age
  • ~ Comorbidities
  • ~ Diabetes
  • ~ Character of the obstructing lesion
  • ~ Preference of the patient