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No. Stents are used to support the arterial wall to keep it from ballooning into a larger defect. They do not shrink the aneurysm but stabilize it.

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How effective is the use of a brain aneurysm stent in treating and preventing complications associated with brain aneurysms?

The use of a brain aneurysm stent can be effective in treating and preventing complications associated with brain aneurysms. Stents can help support the blood vessel and reduce the risk of rupture or re-bleeding. However, the effectiveness of the stent may vary depending on the individual case and other factors. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider for personalized advice and treatment options.


Which of these prostheses is used to support blood flow through an artery?

a stent (apex)


Who made the stent?

a stent is a wire metal mesh tube used to prop open a artery during angioplasty.


What are the symptoms of aneurysms?

aneurysms


The meaning of stent?

stent


What is stent in kidney stone surgery?

Stent placements in your kidney are small tubes that are used to help drain urine when the urethra is blocked.


Can a stent be cleaned out?

can a stent be cleaned


What is the difference between a shunt and a stent?

A shunt is a passage between blood vessels which diverts blood. A stent is used to prop open an artery.


What is a stent and how is it used?

A stent is what we have in our body that keeps your windpipe stay open but able to bend aswell


What are aneurysms found in the chest called?

Aneurysms that occur in the part of the aorta within the abdomen are called abdominal aortic aneurysms.


What is the name of the device used after angioplasty to prevent narrowing?

Stent


What describes why a stent is used?

To open an artery near the heart. :)