MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The term “angioplasty” means using a balloon to stretch open a narrowed or blocked artery. However, most modern angioplasty procedures also involve inserting a short wire mesh tube, called a stent, into the artery during the procedure. The stent is left in place permanently to allow blood to flow more freely.

Detailed explanation-2: -A stent is a small, metal mesh tube that keeps the artery open. Angioplasty and stent placement are two ways to open blocked peripheral arteries. A coronary artery stent is a small, metal mesh tube that is placed inside a coronary artery to help keep the artery open.

Detailed explanation-3: -Angioplasty is often combined with the placement of a small wire mesh tube called a stent. The stent helps prop the artery open, decreasing its chance of narrowing again. Most stents are coated with medication to help keep the artery open (drug-eluting stents).

Detailed explanation-4: -A stent is a short, wire mesh tube that acts like a scaffold to help keep your artery open. There are 2 main types of stent: bare metal (uncoated) stent. drug-eluting stent – which is coated with medication that reduces the risk of the artery becoming blocked again.