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    Background:

    • Coronary artery disease (CAD) management often involves invasive procedures like bypass graft surgery.
    • Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) presents a less costly and invasive alternative for mild to moderate CAD.
    • Post-procedure patient recovery and risk factor management are crucial for long-term outcomes.

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    • To underscore the importance of risk factor reduction in patients with CAD.

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  • Outline of physician responsibilities in creating tailored exercise rehabilitation plans.

    • Main Results:

    • PTCA allows many patients with mild to moderate CAD to resume normal activities, including exercise, within days.
    • PTCA is a more cost-effective and less invasive option than traditional bypass graft surgery.
    • Physicians play a key role in guiding patients through risk factor modification when formal programs are inaccessible.

    Conclusions:

    • PTCA is an effective and accessible treatment option for selected patients with coronary artery disease.
    • Early resumption of exercise and physician-guided risk factor management are vital for post-PTCA recovery.
    • Primary care physicians are essential in ensuring comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation for patients undergoing PTCA.