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
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.
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.
To open an artery near the heart. :)
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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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.
To open an artery near the heart
stent
can a stent be cleaned
Not a wise idea, because smoking is one of the main reasons for stents needing to be placed in the neck...
A metal tube put into a coronary artery to hold it open.
Charles Stent died in 1885.