It goes into the artery in your groin or leg. He or she moves the balloon to the narrowed area and inflates it. The balloon presses the plaque against the walls of the artery. This makes more room for ...

The stent keeps arteries open, allowing the required drugs to be delivered and do their job. It then dissolves. Untreated ...

After discharge, call us immediately if you have any new symptoms or worsening of the symptoms you had before the stent placement, including: Severe headache Slurred speech Problems at your puncture ...