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Can an artery be patent but have >70% stenosis?
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Yes,but: minimally so. Where is the artery? It sounds like it needs to be stented if its the heart.
Answered 5/17/2016
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Yes: 70% stenosis means that there is reduced flow thru the vessel but it is still open 30% and therefore patent.
Answered 4/3/2017
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