Episode Description
Join Dr. Barry Bertolet and Dr. Michael Boler in this compelling episode of We're All Heart as they dive deep into Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)—a minimally invasive procedure that saves lives by restoring blood flow to the heart. Learn how stents are deployed, the use of the Impella device for patients with heart failure, and how advanced cardiac care is transforming outcomes at North Mississippi Health Services. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this episode offers valuable insights into modern cardiology practices.
Topics Covered:
- What is PCI and how it works
- Radial artery access and recovery
- Treating blocked bypass grafts
- Stent technology and deployment
- Managing complex cases with Impella
- Outpatient vs. inpatient procedures
- Availability of interventional cardiologists
Presented by North Mississippi Health Services in partnership with Cardiology Associates of North Mississippi.
Chapters
- (00:00:04) - All Heart
- (00:00:38) - We're All Heart
- (00:02:14) - What is Percutaneous Cardiac Intervention? (Cardiac Surgery
- (00:05:00) - What a Stent is?
- (00:12:08) - Heart Stents and Percutaneous Intervention
- (00:15:32) - Heart disease: Branch Point Fixation
- (00:18:21) - North Mississippi Interventional Cardiologist on Call 24/7
- (00:19:57) - One of North Mississippi's Cardiology Doctors on We're ALL HE