CABG vs PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention)

CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting) and PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) are procedures used to treat blocked heart arteries. CABG is an open-heart surgery where a surgeon creates a bypass using blood vessels from another part of your body to reroute blood around blockages. PCI is a less invasive procedure involving threading a catheter to open blocked arteries, often placing a stent to keep them open. CABG is generally recommended for extensive or complex blockages, while PCI suits simpler cases and provides quicker recovery. Both aim to improve blood flow and reduce heart attack risk.