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Angioplasty and Vascular Stenting
Describes angioplasty, the procedure used to open a narrowed or closed blood vessel, as well as how stents are used to keep the vessel open afterwards.
www.radiologyinfo.com/content/interventional/angioplasty.htm
Drug-Eluting Stents
Describes drug-coated stents that gradually release a drug to prevent or reduce restenosis, a condition in which a blood vessel recloses over the stent.
www.ptca.org/des.html
HeartCenterOnline: Stenting
Explains the procedure in which a small, expandable wire mesh tube is inserted into a diseased artery in order to hold it open.
www.heartcenteronline.com/myheartdr/common/articles.cfm?ARTID=294
Stent Procedure
Briefly explains when stents are used and what precautions should be taken after a stent procedure. From the American Heart Association.
www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4721

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