What are the benefits of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI) for non-acute coronary artery disease?
A 2009 quantitative synopsis and network meta-analysis of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI) for non-acute coronary artery disease found that PCI was associated with decreased risk of death, myocardial infarction, or revascularization compared to medical therapy. A 2010 meta-analysis also found that PCI was associated with improved angina relief compared to medical therapy. Additionally, a 2012 study found that appropriate use of PCI was associated with improved clinical outcomes for patients with stable coronary artery disease.