Having a stent placed is generally considered a relatively safe procedure, but it is done to treat blockages in arteries that could potentially cause serious heart issues if left untreated. Some key considerations on the severity:- The reason a stent is needed - severe narrowing/blockages in heart a

No, coronary stent placement is not considered major surgery. It is a minimally invasive catheter-based procedure. Some key points:- It does not require any surgical incisions or cutting. The stent is inserted through a catheter threaded through the blood vessels to the blocked artery.- It is typica