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It is a mesh tube that is put into the heart's artries you can go to this website to learn more http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/treatment-angioplasty-stents and

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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.


Can you have EKG with a stent?

Yes, you can have an EKG (electrocardiogram) after receiving a stent. The presence of a stent does not interfere with the EKG test, which measures the electrical activity of the heart. In fact, EKGs are often used to monitor heart health and assess any issues following stent placement. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized advice regarding your heart health and diagnostic tests.


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.


Heart stent and using tanning bed use is it safe?

yes


How long can a heart stent stay in?

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.


What is the use of a coronary stent?

To open an artery near the heart


The meaning of stent?

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Can a stent be cleaned out?

can a stent be cleaned


Can you smoke after you have a stent put in your neck?

Not a wise idea, because smoking is one of the main reasons for stents needing to be placed in the neck...


What is a stent in a heart operation?

A metal tube put into a coronary artery to hold it open.


When did Charles Stent die?

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