The gold standard for treating individuals with coronary artery disease is coronary stents. Once the obstruction has been removed, these tiny, expandable metal or polymer tubes can be used to support the artery wall. Stents come in two varieties: drug-eluting stents and bare-metal stents.
In order to prevent restenosis, or re-narrowing of the artery, bare-metal stents provide structural support and may necessitate additional pharmaceutical administration. Medication that lowers the risk of restenosis is released by drug-eluting stents. The size and kind of blockage, the patient’s medical history, and their general health all influence the best stent type.
If there are major blockages found during the angiography, a coronary stent may be inserted. Compared to traditional surgery, the operation can be performed as a minimally invasive procedure that offers effective therapy and a potentially quick recovery period.
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