When one or more coronary arteries become narrowed or blocked, doctors perform percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stent placement to restore blood flow. The procedure typically takes about an hour, and the patient remains awake under local anesthesia. After the procedure, patients can often be discharged within 1–2 days.

Air travel is a popular type of transportation, but not everyone is suitable for flying. Although airplanes are equipped with medical supplies and emergency equipment to handle health emergencies like shortness of breath, chest pain, heart attack, or fainting due to the body's inability to adapt to changes in altitude, there are limitations to these preparations.