Coronary artery disease
Coronary care assesses reduced blood supply to the heart. Medicines, risk-factor management and selected revascularisation procedures are planned according to symptoms and test findings.
Treatments in this specialty
Procedure guides
Times are planning guides, not national averages or guaranteed schedules. They reflect published provider examples and patient guidance. The treating team confirms the individual plan, time needed near the clinic and fitness to travel. Waiting lists are not included.
Electrocardiography (ECG)
Recording heart electrical activity.
- Time
- NHS example: the resting recording takes a few minutes.
- Appointments
- 1 test attendance + results review
Coronary angiography
Catheter imaging of heart arteries.
- Time
- Duration depends on diagnostic complexity and whether an intervention is added.
- Appointments
- Assessment + operation + follow-up
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
Angioplasty and stenting.
- Time
- NHS example: 30 minutes to 2 hours; complex cases may take longer.
- Appointments
- Assessment + operation + follow-up
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Clinical terms
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- Coronary artery disease
- Koronare HerzkrankheitGermanIschemická choroba srdečníCzech
Treatments & services
Explore specific procedures, investigations and care services. The clinical team confirms which options fit the individual case.
Electrocardiography (ECG)
Recording heart electrical activity.
Exercise ECG testing
Assessing the heart during exertion.
Stress echocardiography
Heart ultrasound under stress.
Coronary angiography
Catheter imaging of heart arteries.
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
Angioplasty and stenting.
Cardiac rehabilitation
Supervised recovery and risk reduction.
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Planning your care
Ask the treating service for a written plan. Appointment numbers and time away depend on the procedure, results and individual needs.
- Which heart or vascular investigations are needed before the team can recommend care?
- Ask separately about the intervention, monitoring in hospital, device checks and rehabilitation appointments.
- Request a written medication and follow-up plan, including who confirms fitness to travel.
Sources & availability
These references provide clinical background. The guide is not a confirmed service menu for every centre or both countries, and cited organisations are not necessarily RAUQ partners. Confirm eligibility, availability and international patient access with the centre.
Guide content and sources checked 29 October 2026.