An Illustration of Balloon Angioplasty and Stenting
A blocked artery is first crossed by a guide wire, then ballooned open. Finally, a stent (stainless steel tube) is placed to keep the vessel open.
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illustrations and animation © Gersony
Medical Media, Inc.
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