Coronary Artery Stent Placement (Animation)

A stent is led through the artery toward the blockage, a balloon is then inflated near the blockage enabling the spring-like stent to extend and lock into position inside the artery. The stent remains in the artery permanently to keep it open and enhance blood flow to the heart, the balloon catheter is inflated and removed after the stent has been inserted. #shorts #animation #anatomy #surgery #heart