Stents are wire mesh tubes inserted into arteries to widen them and keep them open, ensuring blood flow to the heart muscles.
Gli stent sono tubi a rete metallica inseriti nelle arterie per allargarle e mantenerle aperte, assicurando il flusso sanguigno ai muscoli cardiaci.
| Front | What are stents? |
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| Back | Stents are wire mesh tubes that can be inserted inside arteries to widen them and keep them open, making sure blood can pass through to the heart muscles. This keeps the person's heart beating. |
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