Angioplasty, (Stent Dilatation) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions

Angioplasty is a non-surgcal intervention to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries that carry blood to the heart.
A coronary artery stent is a small, metal mesh tube that inflates to keep open a coronary artery.
A stent is often inserted during or instantly following angioplasty.
It assists to prevent the artery from closing up again.
A drug-eluting stent has medicine implanted in it that assists to prevent the artery from closing in the long term.
Angioplasty:
The patient may also be given ...