Stenosis
The narrowing or constriction of an opening, such as a blood vessel or heart valve.
The narrowing or constriction of an opening, such as a blood vessel or heart valve.
A device made of expandable, metal mesh that is placed (by using a balloon catheter) at the site of a narrowing artery. The stent is then expanded and left in place to keep the artery open.
An instrument used to measure blood pressure.