A Stent or Coronary Balloon

A Coronary Stent or Balloonare inserted during an Angioplasty to open the blocked arteries.

The medical term for this angioplasty is Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA).

Here you can read how the nurses and technicians prepare you for the Angioplasty Procedure.

As with any medical procedure there are risks and benefits.You can read about the risks and the benefits here.

Videos About Stent and Coronary Balloons
What Do I Do After I Have a Stent? Stenting is a common procedure used to keep clogged arteries open. To ensure long-term success additional treatments are necessary after surgery. Learn more about the options. View Webcast      Read Transcript

The Different Ways to Unclog Arteries When an artery narrows in your heart, doctors can fix the problem by inserting a small wire mesh tube called a stent to hold the artery open. Which type of stent works best for you? View Webcast