Coronary artery stenting viable palliative option for infants and toddlers

Monday, August 22, 2011 - 09:30 in Health & Medicine

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is not a generally accepted option for infants or toddlers with acute coronary syndrome. However, a new report has found coronary stent implantation to be a feasible and safe palliative option for children fifteen months and younger.

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