Coronary stent
**Coronary Stent: A Comprehensive Overview**
**Description:**
A coronary stent is a small, expandable tube inserted into a narrowed coronary artery to restore blood flow and alleviate symptoms of coronary artery disease (CAD). This medical device is made of metal or biodegradable material and acts as a scaffold to support the artery walls, preventing collapse during angioplasty procedures.
**Keywords:**
* Coronary stent
* Coronary artery disease (CAD)
* Angioplasy
* Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
* Bare-metal stent (BMS)
* Drug-eluting stent (DES)
* Biodegradable stent
**Benefits and Features:**
* Restoring blood flow to the heart
* Relieving chest pain, shortness of breath, and other CAD symptoms
* Reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke
* Maximizing the effectiveness of angioplasty procedures
* Improving patient outcomes and quality of life
Stents: A Comprehensive Guide to their Applications in Medical Procedures
What is a stent? A stent is a tiny tube that your doctor can insert into a blocked passageway to keep it open. The stent restores the flow of blood or other fluids, depending on where it’s placed. Stents are…