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They're usually intended to stay in indefinitely ! The purpose of the stent - is to wide the main arteries or veins in the heart - keeping blood flowing correctly. Once performed, the surgery is intended to be permanent.

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Where in the body is a cardiac stent placed?

A coronary stent (or cardiac stent) is placed in arteries that supply blood to the heart. The stent is a tube that is designed to keep the arteries open to increase blood flow.


What describes why a stent is used?

To open an artery near the heart. :)


When does someone need heart stents?

The coronary stent is a tube placed in the coronary arteries to keep them open and is a treatment for coronary heart disease. It is an intervention to prevent heart attacks and more damage to the heart.


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Difference between stunt and bypass surgery of heart?

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What is a stent and how is it used?

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The meaning of stent?

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How long can a heart stay alive outside the body?

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What does a heart stent do for people who have them?

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Can a stent be cleaned out?

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