In the US, nearly two million stents are implanted every year, and they can be life-saving during a heart attack. But they may not always be the best treatment method for coronary artery disease.

Stents are often placed during a heart attack, so this is not always a procedure you'll be able to prepare for. In the case that it is — most commonly to relieve symptoms of chest pain ...

The doctor may also put a stent in your artery. A stent is a small tube that helps keep the artery open ... Sudden closure of the artery.Blood clots.A small tear in the inner lining of the artery.An ...

There has been an ongoing debate regarding which duplex ultrasound (DUS) criteria to use to determine the rate of in-stent restenosis. This prospective study revisits DUS criteria for determining ...