Heart stent

*CORONARY ARTERY STENT* . . A stent is a short, wire-mesh tube that acts like a scaffold to help keep your artery open. There are two main…

These “miracle treatments” might not be so great for everyone

The decision to stent a coronary artery used to be simple. Now, it is less so.

The real risks and benefits of angioplasty heart stents, and the latest research on the best way to prevent and treat heart disease.

People who have chest pain after exercise often get an angiogram. If there is narrowing in an artery they may be told they need a heart stent. Is that true?

Coronary angioplasty is a procedure with which an Angioplasty expert in India can open clogged heart arteries. A balloon catheter is inserted towards the artery and then inflated to remove the blockage. However, sometimes the angioplasty is accompanied by stent placement.

Confused about which angina treatment — stents, medicine or lifestyle changes — to choose? Find out more.

A stent can be life-saving during a heart attack, but it's not always necessary for those with coronary artery disease. Here's what you need to know.

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After experiencing chest pain, BBC Radio 4's Justin Webb's hospital check showed nothing was wrong. But he was told to go back. Today he is happy that he did.