Factors Your Doctor May Consider – Stenting

Stenting is now a standard procedure for the treatment of coronary artery disease.

Here are some of the factors that could help your doctor determine whether you're a candidate for stenting:

• Your overall health
• The size of the vessel and number of coronary arteries involved
• The location of the blocked coronary artery
• How easily the blockage can be reached by angioplasty
• Your recent coronary health history – including heart attacks

Under certain circumstances, if your heart is weak or if you have other diseases that affect the health of your heart, such as diabetes or other conditions, coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) may be your best option. Your doctor will evaluate your condition and recommend the best option for your specific condition.

Section Navigation

• Getting Treated for Coronary Artery Disease
• Balloon Angioplasty and Stenting
  • Factors Your Doctor May Consider
  • Your Healthcare Team
  • The Procedure: What to Expect
• Beating Heart Bypass Surgery
  • Factors Your Doctor May Consider
  • Your Healthcare Team
  • Surgery: What to Expect

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