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If one heart vein is blocked and doctors are recommending for stent which stent is best and doctor said it's not harmfull but better to put stent...

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Dr. Ron Jones answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Cardiologist decides: There are several stents available from several companies as well a different types of stents. Your cardiologist will decide which is best for you based upon your medical history and the findings on your angiogram.

Answered 3/30/2016

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