Can a cardiac stent be placed?

Sep 20, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
If a patient experiences acute myocardial infarction, and coronary angiography or precise coronary CTA reveals severe stenotic lesions in the three main coronary arteries and their branch vessels, along with evidence of myocardial ischemia confirmed by other auxiliary examinations, then implantation of a cardiac stent can relieve the stenosis, restore blood supply, and prevent recurrent myocardial ischemia.

In general, whether a cardiac stent is appropriate depends on the patient's specific condition. If a patient experiences acute myocardial infarction, it is usually necessary to promptly open the blocked blood vessel, and in such cases, a cardiac stent procedure is required. However, if the degree of coronary artery blockage is mild and does not meet surgical criteria, a cardiac stent procedure is typically unnecessary.

When a patient suffers from acute myocardial infarction, diagnostic tests such as coronary angiography or precise coronary CTA may reveal severe narrowing in the three main coronary arteries and their branches. Additional tests may also confirm evidence of myocardial ischemia. In such situations, implanting a cardiac stent can relieve the narrowing, restore blood flow, and help prevent recurrent myocardial ischemia.

If the degree of coronary artery blockage is not severe and does not meet surgical indications, and if the patient has coagulation disorders, undergoing a cardiac stent procedure may increase the risk of bleeding; therefore, surgery is generally not recommended.

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