Getting a coronary stent is generally a relatively safe procedure, but does involve some risks and considerations:- It is done to treat serious blockages in the heart arteries that can cause chest pain, heart damage or heart attacks. The blockage itself is the most serious issue.- Insertion of t

Coronary stents are commonly used in the following situations:- During an angioplasty procedure to treat coronary artery disease. They help keep the artery open after a balloon angioplasty compresses plaque and expands the artery.- When a coronary artery is narrowed or blocked during a heart attack.