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How successful is angioplasty and stenting?

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How successful is angioplasty and stenting?

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Angioplasty/stenting is successful in treating the narrowing/blockage of the artery in the vast majority of patients (90-95%). In the small number of patients in whom the procedure is unsuccessful, a surgical bypass operation may be offered as an alternative.