ABSTRACT
The long-term outcomes after coronary angioplasty depend on the interaction between the inherent risks related to the intervention and the potential benefi ts derived from it, modulated by the aggressiveness of the underlying atherosclerotic disease and other associated co-morbidities. The decision-making process of indicating or deferring a coronary angioplasty procedure is a complex one. Currently, much is known about the factors that infl uence the results and outcomes after coronary angioplasty, and application of that knowledge in daily practice is the best guide to optimally select the appropriate patients and plan the interventional strategies.
