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Is stent placement risky?

I will get a heart stent. Is stent placement risky?

4 Answers

Benefits far outweigh risks. Problem would be comorbidities, such as obesity and smoking.
not really
Hello, there is always some risk with any procedure but the risks from a heart cath and stent placement are very low.  You may have some discomfort at the site they enter the artery, but this is a well-practiced procedure and the risks are low.
Not very.