Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)

Service/Procedure Summary

This operation opens narrowed or blocked blood vessels that supply blood to the heart. For this procedure a catheter with a small balloon tip is inserted into a narrow or blocked artery to widen it and restore blood flow. A 'stent', which is a small metal mesh tube, is often inserted to keep the artery open.

Wait times

50%

Community Facility Type Wait Time Benchmark % Meeting Benchmark
Halifax QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) --- 13
days
14
days
53%

90%

Community Facility Type Wait Time Benchmark % Meeting Benchmark
Halifax QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) --- 26
days
14
days
53%

Disclaimer: Hospitals, long-term care facilities, and clinics across the province provide all wait time information displayed on this website. Wait times are based on historical data and do not include emergency/priority cases.