Reasons for Coronary Artery Stent
When your doctor informs you that you need the Coronary Artery Stent procedure performed it can be scary. Learn exactly what the procedure involves, the reasons it needs to be performed and what the next steps could be.
Alternate Names for Coronary Artery Stent:
Cardiac stent
Coronary stenting
Learn
- Overview
- What It Is
- Reasons For
- Complications
- What to Expect
- Results
- When to Call a Doctor
Why Coronary Artery Stent is Performed
Alternate Names for Coronary Artery Stent:
Cardiac stent
Coronary stenting
Reasons for Procedure
This procedure is done to hold open a previously blocked artery in the heart. This will allow more normal blood flow through that artery.
After the stenting, your artery should be more open. This will allow better blood flow to feed the heart muscle. It may mean that you will no longer have chest pain. Your tolerance for exercise may increase.
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 What to Expect Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards. |
 Results What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results. |
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