Coronary Stent

Coronary Stent

Coronary stent

A stent is a small, expandable tube. During a procedure called angioplasty, the stent is inserted into a coronary artery and expanded using a small balloon. A stent is used to help prevent the artery from narrowing again.

Current as of: July 31, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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Current as of: July 31, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

Clinical Review Board

All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.

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