Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI / Stent Placement)

In this plan

1. P

   Purpose, Protection & Preparation

   • I understand this procedure opens a blocked artery and places a stent to keep it open
   • I understand it treats chest pain and helps prevent heart attack or further damage
   • I follow fasting and medication instructions exactly before the procedure
   • I take or hold medicines as told (blood thinners, diabetes meds, blood pressure meds)
   • I tell my care team about contrast allergy, kidney problems, or bleeding risk
2. E

   Expectations & Execution

   5 points, for partners

3. N

   Nutrition & Next Steps

   4 points, for partners

4. C

   Consistency

   4 points, for partners

5. I

   Indications

   3 points, for partners

6. L

   Lifestyle & Long-Term Success

   4 points, for partners

When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners