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Old 11-07-2008, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by hammerfan View Post
Just heard from my uncle again, and he said they tried to put a stent (sp?) in her foot, but were unable because the arteries were too clogged.

Thank you V and Despare, for the info.
As far as I've known that device is a small screen, they go into an artery and inflate an angioplasty balloon with a stent around it. They remove the ballon but the sten stays in place keeping the artery open and letting blood flow freely.


_V_ is right, your Aunt's health is what's really important and I wish her well. Let's hope the medical team is good.
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