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reduce the need for 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 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.
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
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 is coronary artery bypass surgery used to help prevent?
reduce the need for coronary bypass surgery.
What procedure improves the blood supply to the heart muscle?
intracoronary artery angioplasty with or without stenting, and coronary artery 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.
What alternative treatments are there to coronary stenting?
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.
What risks from coronary stenting are there?
Any foreign object in the body, like a stent, will increase the risk of thrombosis. Anticlotting medication is given to prevent this complication.
What does a coronary do?
By forming a rigid support, the stent can prevent restenosis and reduce the need for coronary bypass surgery.
Are blood thinners given to coronary stenting patients?
A blood thinner may be given to the patient intravenously for the first few hours after the procedure to prevent clotting.
