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When are coronary stents actually necessary?
Coronary stents can be lifesaving in some situations, but seeing a narrowed blood vessel on an angiogram does not automatically mean one is needed. The key is distinguishing urgent treatment from stenting chosen simply to address a visible narrowing.
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