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Is it possible to laser a stent in the hope of reopening it?
Is it possible to laser through the inside of a stent to try to re-open a stent collapsing from pressure in the middle? A balloon was already used to try to re-open the stent.
submitted by Mark from California on 8/20/2015
Answer:
by Texas Heart Institute cardiologist, Neil E. Strickman, MD
There are multiple devices to treat ISR (in-stent restenosis), including laser, atherectomy, and drug coated balloon. All have limited success.
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