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How Are The Multiple Stents Transported Into The Artery During Angioplasty?
I am an RN student, and I asked a question today that my instructor was not sure how to answer. She asked me to research this further. When more than one stent is being placed during angioplasty, how are the multiple stents transported into the artery? Are they all inserted at one time, or is the guide pulled out and reinserted each time a new stent is placed? Thank you.
Fri, 1 Sep 2017
Hello,
They are not inserted at one time, but one by one. No need to pull back guide for every stent, however if one wants to put stent one in left circulation and other in right then guide needs to be changed.
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
They are not inserted at one time, but one by one. No need to pull back guide for every stent, however if one wants to put stent one in left circulation and other in right then guide needs to be changed.
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
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