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Op-Ed: Blocked artery? It's unlikely you need a stent, but your doctor may not tell you that

Por: Los Angeles Times Opinion October 23, 2022

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For years, the usual protocol in patients with blocked arteries has been for doctors to perform angioplasty, inserting a tiny mesh tube known as a stent to keep the artery open. The procedure is performed nearly a million times a year in the U.S. Like most invasive procedures, however, this one comes with significant risks, including the potential for heart attack, kidney failure, stroke and bleeding. In addition, inserting stents is expensive:... + full article



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