Angioplasty vs Bypass Surgery: Which One Do Cardiologists Actually Recommend

Neither one wins by default. Cardiologists recommend angioplasty (PCI) or bypass surgery (CABG) based on where your blockages are, how many arteries are involved, and how well your heart is pumping, not personal preference for one technique over the other. The 2021 ACC/AHA/SCAI coronary revascularization guideline, the consolidated rulebook both interventional cardiologists and cardiac surgeons […]

Am I a Candidate for Angioplasty, Bypass, or TAVR? Criteria and What Disqualifies You

There is no single test that tells you which heart procedure you need. The decision comes from a Heart Team, a cardiologist and cardiac surgeon reviewing your anatomy, your heart’s pumping strength, and your overall surgical risk together. That said, the criteria below are the same ones your cardiologist is working from, drawn from the […]