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What is a Stent and why do I need one?

April 26, 2017stent

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What is a Stent and why do I need one?

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A coronary stent is a tiny, flexible wire mesh tube. It is permanently placed at the sight of a narrowing of the artery to help keep it open. Some stents are drug-eluting (coated). These stents slowly release medication over a period of time to reduce scar tissue that forms inside the artery. This helps prevent restenosis or a reoccurrence of the build up plaque.