Open AccessPost-percutaneous coronary intervention angina: From physiopathological mechanisms to individualized treatment
Author(s) -
Leonardo De Luca,
Giuseppe Rosano,
Ilaria Spoletini
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
cardiology journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.573
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1897-5593
pISSN - 1898-018X
DOI - 10.5603/cj.a2021.0042
Subject(s) - medicine , conventional pci , percutaneous coronary intervention , angina , cardiology , revascularization , disease , percutaneous , myocardial infarction
Chronic ischemic heart disease (IHD) is a multifactorial disease with different underlying pathogenetic mechanisms. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is widely used in patients with IHD in order to reduce angina recurrence. However, after complete or incomplete revascularization procedures, patients may still present anginal symptoms, with a detrimental impact on quality of life and prognosis. This review summarizes the pathogenic mechanisms and the main challenges encountered in the diagnosis and management of post-PCI angina.