Two of the company’s aortic stents have displayed potential to improve patient outcomes post-surgery.

Stents restore blood flow by keeping arteries open with a metal scaffold tube. Dr. Wiley emphasized multiple stents over time are common and not alarming. Stents rarely impact lifestyle; risk ...

A blocked coronary artery causing an acute heart attack must be opened immediately with a stent procedure. However, if other coronary arteries also appear to be narrowed, it is safe to wait and treat ...

A new study conducted by researchers at the Imperial College London suggests that the placebo effect experienced by patients who receive coronary artery stents might be larger than expected, even ...

Former President George W. Bush was hospitalized on Tuesday to treat a blocked artery in his heart. Doctors discovered the blockage during Bush’s routine physical, and recommended a stent to keep the ...

Sanford Aberdeen (S.D.) Medical Center recently performed the first robot-assisted angioplasty for an acute heart attack patient and achieved a door-to-balloon time far below the national average. The ...

Can heart stents decline over time or need replacement? A cardiologist explains how stents work, why problems can develop, warning signs to watch for, and new treatment options. Keep reading for more ...

Dr. David Faxon answers the question: 'Blood Thinners Used After Angioplasty?' — -- Question: What kinds of blood thinners do I have to take after an angioplasty (with our without a stent ...

Drug-coated balloons are gaining attention as a stent-free angioplasty option, offering a “leave nothing behind” approach ...