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If a ureter is obstructed and ureteral stenting is not possible, a nephrostomy may be performed. During this procedure, a tube is placed through the skin on the patient's back, into the area of the kidney that collects urine.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoBy the time coronary artery disease progresses and requires balloon angioplasty, there is no alternative to balloon angioplasty other than coronary bypass surgery.
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What does coronary stenting keep open?
the coronary artery
What does coronary stenting follow?
after treatment for coronary artery disease.
What surgery does coronary stenting prevent?
reduce the need for coronary bypass surgery.
What alternatives are there to minimally invasive heart surgery?
Percutaneous balloon angioplasty and coronary stenting of the left anterior descending artery are successful alternative procedures.
Coronary Stenting who invented the first coronary artery stent?
Charles Theodore Dotter invented the first coronary stent in 1969，and planted in a dog to make a trial.
Under what circumstances would a person be considered for coronary stenting?
According to research the circumstances for one to be considered for coronary stenting are if one has coronary heart disease of some kind or are at risk of having a heart attack. This helps prevent any causes of this procedure happening and can also save lives.
What procedure usually follows baloon angioplasty?
Coronary stenting usually follows balloon angioplasty.
What procedure usually follows balloon angioplasty?
Coronary stenting usually follows balloon angioplasty.
What are normal results for coronary stenting?
Balloon angioplasty and the placement of a stent do not prevent coronary artery disease from recurring; therefore, lifestyle changes are strongly recommended
What is the mortality rate from coronary stenting?
Death is very rare (1%) as a result of the stent placement procedure.
Why is treatment of coronary stenting with vitamin E not recommended?
Treatment with vitamin E is not recommended because it does not lower the rate of cardiovascular events in people with coronary artery disease.
What happens when coronary stenting doesn't solve the problem?
Repeat blockages can be treated with other interventional procedures; coronary artery bypass graft surgery may be needed.
