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Do Metal Coronary Stents Show Up On Regular Chest X-rays?

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Question : Do metal coronary stents show up on regular chest X-rays?
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Answered by Dr. Monish De (45 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Metal coronary stents are visible on chest x ray

Detailed Answer:
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Metal coronary stents are visible on chest x ray

The novel platinum chromium (PtCr) alloy is being used to make the newer variety of coronary metal stents which gives it physical properties that allow it to be both thin and visible on x ray

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DR DE
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Do Metal Coronary Stents Show Up On Regular Chest X-rays?

Brief Answer: Metal coronary stents are visible on chest x ray Detailed Answer: Hi Metal coronary stents are visible on chest x ray The novel platinum chromium (PtCr) alloy is being used to make the newer variety of coronary metal stents which gives it physical properties that allow it to be both thin and visible on x ray Regards DR DE