bare-metal stent placement

Bare-metal stent placement is a procedure to open narrowed or blocked arteries. A small, mesh-like tube called a stent is inserted into the affected artery via a catheter, usually through the wrist or groin. Once in position, the stent is expanded to hold the artery open, improving blood flow. Unlike drug-eluting stents, bare-metal stents do not release medication. The procedure helps reduce chest pain and prevent heart attacks in people with coronary artery disease. Recovery typically involves a short hospital stay, and patients may need to take medications to prevent blood clots until the artery heals.