Cardiology
Angioplasty & stent
A procedure to open a blocked or narrowed coronary artery and keep it open with a small mesh tube (stent).
When this is typically needed
- Diagnosed coronary artery blockage
- Chest pain (angina) on exertion
- Recent heart attack
- Abnormal stress test
What it involves
A catheter is guided to the blockage through a wrist or groin artery; a balloon opens the artery and a stent holds it open.
What to expect
Most patients go home within a day or two, with a period of blood-thinning medication and a structured follow-up schedule.
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