NHLBI Educational Materials Catalog: Facts About Stents
Facts About Stents
Written in plain English, this fact sheet explains how small mesh tubes called stents are used to treat narrowed or weakened arteries in the body. Covers the use of stents as part of angioplasty to restore blood flow through narrowed or blocked arteries. Stents help prevent arteries from becoming narrowed or blocked again in the months or years after treatment with angioplasty. Contains links to other online resources.
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