The Latest Word on Stenting

Advances in technique and technology have made stenting a safe, effective option for relieving chest pain and preventing a heart attack.

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Stents hold an artery open after it has been expanded by a balloon. New materials and better drug regimens make stenting a viable alternative to bypass surgery for many individuals with coronary artery disease.

Using a balloon-tipped catheter to open a narrowed artery (balloon angioplasty) revolutionized the treatment of advanced coronary artery disease by providing a less-invasive alternative to coronary artery bypass grafting.

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