NYS Angioplasty Data
According to the most recent report on Angioplasty (PCI), Long Island Jewish Medical Center was the only hospital in the entire state which had significantly better outcomes than the New York State average.
What is Angioplasty or PCI?
Angioplasty, or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), is the threading of a catheter up to the site of the blockage usually through a insertion site in the groin or arm. Devices are utilized to crush the plaque (a balloon) and prop open (stent), the affected arteries. In some but not most cases, PCI is used during an evolving heart attack and has saved many lives. PCI is much less invasive than CABG surgery and usually requires less recovery time. Like all invasive procedures it carries risk and like CABG does not cure the disease. Lifelong monitoring of the condition is required as are medications and lifestyle changes.
The NYS Department of Health has been publicly reporting the risk adjusted outcomes of PCI since 1996. At NS-LIJ, five of our hospitals which perform PCI , our experience with over 7,000 patients annually, many with evolving, life threatening heart attacks is astounding. We are a leader in cardiac care and proud to serve the community in this life-preserving service.