restenosis

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Restenosis is the reoccurrence of stenosis, or narrowing, in a blood vessel or heart valve after it has been treated. This condition can arise after procedures like angioplasty, which is used to open blocked blood vessels, often by inflating a balloon to flatten plaques against the artery wall. While angioplasty is a less invasive alternative to surgery for conditions like coronary heart disease, there is a risk of restenosis because plaques can build up again. Drug-eluting stents are sometimes used in conjunction with angioplasty to help prevent the scar tissue growth that can lead to restenosis.12

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angioplasty
…after the procedure, resulting in restenosis (vessel narrowing following treatment). Drug-eluting stents can help prevent the growth of scar tissue that may cause restenosis.
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…after the procedure, resulting in restenosis (vessel narrowing following treatment). Drug-eluting stents can help prevent the growth of scar tissue that may cause restenosis.
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cardiovascular disease
Treatment
…reclosure of the vessel (restenosis), which can occur years after stent placement. Absorbable stents, made from a biodegradable polymer, gradually break down and are metabolized by the body, providing temporary mechanical support to healing vessels while potentially reducing the risk of restenosis.
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…reclosure of the vessel (restenosis), which can occur years after stent placement. Absorbable stents, made from a biodegradable polymer, gradually break down and are metabolized by the body, providing temporary mechanical support to healing vessels while potentially reducing the risk of restenosis.
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