Coronary revascularization: result in an immediate relief of the obstruction to blood flow.
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Percutaneous transluminal coronary balloon angiography (PTCA) stenting.
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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