percutaneous coronary intervention

/ˌpɝːkjuːˈteɪniəs ˈkɔːrəˌnɛri ˌɪntərˈvɛnʃən/

noun

A minimally invasive procedure that opens blocked or narrowed coronary arteries to restore blood flow to the heart, usually using a balloon and a stent.

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Meanings

nounpercutaneous coronary intervention (uncountable, abbreviation PCI)

abbreviation PCI

  1. uncountablemedicineA minimally invasive procedure that opens blocked or narrowed coronary arteries to restore blood flow to the heart, usually using a balloon and a stent.
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