What is Coronary artery stent?
Category: Procedures
See also: Coronary angioplasty
A coronary stent is a stainless tube with slots. It is mounted on a balloon catheter in a "crimped" or collapsed state. When the balloon is inflated, the stent expands or opens up and pushes itself against the inner wall of the coronary artery keeping it open.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary artery disease | 33 | 10 | |
| Heart attack (myocardial infarction) | 19 | 8 | |
| Support circulatory health | 9 | 2 | |
| Clogged artery (arterial plaque) | 2 | 0 | |
| Angina pain | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 13 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Coronary artery stent
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Arterial stenosis | 1 | |
| Breathing difficulty | 1 | |
| Chest tightness | 1 | |
| Clogged artery (arterial plaque) | 1 | |
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Lack of motivation | 1 |
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