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Why a stent is used in the treatment of atherosclerosis in a coronary artery

Why a stent is used in the treatment of atherosclerosis in a coronary artery
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Why a stent is used in the treatment of atherosclerosis in a coronary artery

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The stent holds open the narrowed arteries to allow adequate blood to flow to the heart.

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