Stent
A small mesh tube placed in a blood vessel to keep it open.
Cardiac stents (typically drug-eluting now) are placed during PCI to prop open narrowed coronary arteries. They require dual antiplatelet therapy for 6-12 months minimum.
What this means for you: confirm the stent brand and the antiplatelet plan. Premature discontinuation is a serious risk.
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