Stents Flashcards
1
Q
What is a stent
A
Metal mesh which is inserted into an artery to keep the lumen of the artery open
2
Q
Why would someone have to have a stent fitted
A
when an artery narrows due to fatty deposits in the artery wall
3
Q
Advantages of stents
A
-lowers the risk of heart attack for people with CHD
-operation is quick
-patients recover quickly
4
Q
Disadvantages of stents
A
-complications can occur during surgery (heart attacks)
-risk of infection
-risk of forming blood clot
