How do angioplasty and vascular stenting differ?

How do angioplasty and vascular stenting differ?

Kenneth W. Chin (M.D., F.A.C.R.) gives expert video advice on: How do angioplasty and vascular stenting differ?; How are angioplasty and vascular stenting performed?; What can I expect after angioplasty and vascular stenting? and more...

Balloon angioplasty and vascular stenting are used in conjunction. There are times in which we will place a stent without previously performing a balloon angioplasty. There are also times in which we perform a balloon angioplasty without placing a stent. That depends on location of an area of vascular narrowing or depending on the appearance of a particular blood vessel.