Coronary artery disease affects millions of Americans. It occurs when Arteries are blocked or narrowed by cholesterol or plaque which reduces blood flow to the heart. It can lead to heart attacks. We currently have minimally invasive procedures to unblock these arteries. One of the methods is to install a stent.
A stent is a tiny wire mesh tube expanded in the damaged artery using a balloon catheter. After stent installation the balloon is deflated and removed which restores blood flow. Some stents deliver drugs to the artery which reduce the scar tissue formation. A video of a stent . . . →Read More:Bioabsorbable Stents Will Save Lives
