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2. Coronary stent - Wikipedia

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   The first stent was patented in 1972 by Robert A. Ersek, MD based on work he had done in animals in 1969 at the University of Minnesota. In addition to intervascular stents, he also developed the first stent-supported porcine valve that can be implanted transcutaneously in 7 minutes, eliminating open-heart surgery. [37]

3. Percutaneous coronary intervention - Wikipedia

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   After the balloon inflation/deflation or the deposition of the stent, the placement device/deflated balloon are removed leaving the stent in place. [ 21 ] [ 22 ] The interventional cardiologist decides how to treat the blockage in the best way during the PCI/stent placement, based on real-time data.

4. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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   Coronary artery bypass surgery. Coronary artery stents. ... However, taking steps to support your heart health can help you lower your risk of many types of cardiovascular disease, ...

5. Balloon catheter - Wikipedia

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   When the cardiologist subsequently deflates the balloon, the stent stays behind in the artery and the balloon catheter can be removed. Stents that are used in conjunction with a balloon catheter are known as balloon expandable stents, as opposed to self-expandable stents, typically made of Nitinol alloy or polyester.

6. New stents for infants mean kids could avoid series of open ...

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   The FDA recently approved a heart stent made specifically for infants and young children, a device that could help kids born with certain congenital heart defects avoid a series of open heart ...

7. For some cardiac patients with stents, long-term aspirin ...

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   For some high-risk cardiovascular patients with stents, the often-recommended practice of prolonged taking of aspirin might be ineffective, and in some cases, even harmful, a new study found.

8. Bioresorbable stent - Wikipedia

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   A bioresorbable stent is a tube-like device that is used to open and widen clogged heart arteries and then dissolves or is absorbed by the body. It is made from a material that can release a drug to prevent scar tissue growth. It can also restore normal vessel function and avoid long-term complications of metal stents. [1] [2]

9. Stents no better than drugs for many heart patients: U.S. study

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   At least two prior studies determined that artery-clearing and stenting or bypass surgery in addition to medical treatment does not significantly lower the risk of heart attacks or death compared ...