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Why do dr. Put stents in the heart?

By Anonymous December 17, 2017 - 1:54pm
 
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Hello. Thank you for posting.

Stents help keep coronary arteries open and reduce the chance of a heart attack. A stent is inserted into the clogged artery with a balloon catheter. The balloon is inflated and the stent expands and locks in place. This holds the artery open and allows blood to flow more freely.

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December 17, 2017 - 4:17pm
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