If you’ve been experiencing chest pain, shortness of breath or a feeling of tightness in your chest, it might be a sign that your arteries are narrowing due to plaque buildup. This can reduce blood flow to your heart, increasing the risk of a heart attack. It’s a scary thought, but the good news is that modern medicine offers a solution—a heart stent.
Let’s talk about what it is, how stents work and when they’re needed.
A heart stent is a tiny, mesh-like tube made of metal or plastic. It is placed inside an artery during a procedure called angioplasty. Heart stent surgery is performed when your arteries are blocked due to plaque buildup, known as coronary artery disease (CAD). It helps restore proper blood flow to the heart by reducing chest pain (angina) and lowering the risk of a heart attack.
Also, there are different types of stents available on the market. Some stents are coated with medication (drug-eluting stents) that prevent future blockages, while others (bare-metal stents) provide simple structural support. This surgery is recommended in emergency situations or in a situation when medications are not enough to keep your heart healthy.
You might need heart stent surgery if:
Here's how you can prepare:
A stent offers several benefits that are:
Stenting is generally safe, but there are some risks:
Your doctor will take all precautions to minimise these risks and ensure a safe procedure.
Some people may experience mild bruising, bleeding at the insertion site or slight discomfort. In rare cases, blood clots, artery re-narrowing or an allergic reaction to the stent material or medication may happen.
Stents are used to open blocked or narrowed arteries so that oxygen-rich blood can reach the heart. Heart stent surgery can also help relieve chest pain, prevent heart attacks, and improve heart function.
Two main types of stents are available: bare-metal stents (BMS) and drug-eluting stents (DES). Bare-metal stents (BMS) are used to provide basic structural support, while drug-eluting stents (DES) prevent the artery from narrowing.
Drug-eluting stents (DES) are considered the best, as they prevent blockages from recurring. However, which one is better depends entirely on your condition. You can consult your doctor to get better advice.
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