During an angioplasty procedure, doctors open the blocked artery with a balloon catheter and insert a stent to keep the artery open and blood flowing effectively. The stent permanently remains in ...

Purpose: The mechanism of action and pharmacokinetics of sirolimus when used as part of a drug-eluting stent (DES) and the efficacy and cost of using DESs versus bare-metal stents are discussed.

A stent is a small mesh tube inserted into an artery that has been narrowed by plaque build-up. In the US, nearly two million stents are implanted every year, and they can be life-saving during a ...

After careful positioning, your doctor will open the stent to cover the plaque. Your doctor will insert a balloon catheter into the carotid stent to open it wider. The stent will remain in place ...

The global stent graft balloon catheter market is poised for significant growth over the next decade, according to new industry projections. Valued at USD 915.92 million in 2022, the market is ...

A stent is a small tube that helps keep the artery open ... Pain, swelling, and tenderness at the catheter insertion site.Irritation of the vein by the catheter (superficial thrombophlebitis).Bleeding ...