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Stent-less Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Stent-less PCI is a minimally invasive option for certain patients with coronary artery disease<\/a>. It restores blood flow without leaving a permanent stent in the artery. At King\u2019s College Hospital London in Dubai, it is used selectively as part of personalized coronary care.<\/p>\n

What is stent-less PCI?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stent-less PCI treats narrowed or blocked coronary arteries using drug-coated balloons. The balloon is inflated inside the artery to improve blood flow, and medicine on its surface is delivered directly to the artery wall to help prevent it from narrowing again. After the treatment, the balloon is taken out, so no permanent implant remains.<\/p>\n

When might stent-less PCI be considered?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stent-less PCI might be an option for certain patients with coronary artery disease, such as those with one or more blockages, small blood vessels, or spots where a permanent stent isn\u2019t the best choice. Previously, these cases sometimes needed several stents or surgery. A thorough evaluation is important to decide if this treatment suits each patient.<\/p>\n

How is stent-less PCI performed?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The procedure is done through a small entry point, usually in the wrist or groin. A thin tube called a catheter is guided to the narrowed artery, where a drug-coated balloon is inflated to improve blood flow and deliver medicine to the vessel wall. After the treatment, the balloon is taken out. This minimally invasive procedure is part of a larger heart care plan.<\/p>\n

Who performs stent-less PCI at King\u2019s?<\/strong><\/p>\n

At King\u2019s College Hospital Dubai, Dr. Mehmood Butt<\/a>, Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, performs stent-less PCI. Dr. Butt trained in England and Wales and has experience at top UK hospitals like John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. He focuses on complex coronary procedures and brought advanced methods, including stent-less techniques, to King\u2019s College Hospital London in Dubai.<\/p>\n

What are the potential benefits of stent-less PCI?<\/strong><\/p>\n

For some patients, stent-less PCI offers benefits such as:<\/p>\n