What is a Stent? - American Heart Association A stent is a flexible tube placed in an artery to increase blood flow to the heart Stents can help reduce the chance of a heart attack
What Is a Coronary Artery Stent? - American Heart Association If an artery is about 70% blocked or greater, you may need a stent to keep the artery open, improve blood flow to the heart or relieve symptoms such as chest pain Stents improve blood flow to your heart and reduce the chance of a heart attack
Heart Procedures and Surgeries - American Heart Association A stent is a wire mesh tube used placed during angioplasty to hold an artery open The stent stays in the artery forever View an animation of a stent Coronary narrowings can form again within stents and are referred to as restenosis Reason for the procedure Holds the artery open Improves blood flow to the heart muscle Relieves chest pain
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What Is Coronary Angioplasty? - American Heart Association What Is Coronary Angioplasty? Your heart’s arteries can become blocked or narrowed from a buildup of cholesterol and other substances, which form a sticky substance called plaque This can reduce blood flow to your heart and cause chest discomfort Sometimes plaque can rupture (break) and a blood clot can form and completely block blood flow, leading to a heart attack
Coronary Artery Calcium Test | American Heart Association A coronary artery calcium test is a heart scan It shows calcium deposits in the coronary arteries Your calcium score can help your health care team with treatment decisions
Implantable Medical Devices | American Heart Association The American Heart Association explains the various implantable medical devices offered for heart disease patients, such as left ventricular assist device (LVAD), pacemaker and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator