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This procedure uses a wire mesh tube (a stent) to prop open an artery that's recently been cleared using angioplasty. The stent stays in the artery permanently, holds it open, improves blood flow to the heart muscle and relieves symptoms (usually chest pain). ... What is a stent and how is one used?
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Stent - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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... A stent is a metal or plastic tube inserted into an abnormally narrowed or closed conduit (such as an artery or duct) in the body. It serves to keep the conduit open and maintain flow.
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Stents in the treatment of coronary artery blockages. Explanations are provided to patients and their family in simplified terms and with the use of multimedia. ... What is a coronary stent?; How is coronary stenting performed?; How long does it take?; How safe is it?; Show me the results of a stent procedure;
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The first heart stent designed to be absorbed by the heart's arteries could overcome a potentially fatal flaw associated with those currently used to prop open clogged arteries, researchers report. ... The biodegradable stent, which dissolves over time, appears to prevent the formation of blood clots -- a major concern with...
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