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In medicine, a stent is either an expandable wire form or perforated tube (conventionally perforated by means of laser cutting) that is inserted into a natural conduit of the body to prevent or counteract a disease-induced localized flow constriction. Uses The main purpose of a stent is to overcome important decreases in vessel or duct diameter. Stents are often used to diminish pressure differences in blood flow to organs beyond an obstruction in order to maintain an adequate delivery o ...
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Reuters - Wed, 29 Nov 2006 04:12 EST
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ScienceDaily - Mon, 20 Nov 2006 04:00 EST
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- FDA: Drug-coated stents create blood-clot risk
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