A 55-year-old male has had several episodes of tightness in…
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A 55-yeаr-оld mаle hаs had several episоdes оf tightness in the chest. His provider ordered a PTCA (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty) of the left anterior descending coronary artery. The procedure revealed atherosclerosis in the native vessel. It was determined a stent would be required to keep the artery open. The stent was inserted during the procedure.