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This exhibit compares images before and after coronary artery stent placement. In the first illustration, the heart muscle is damaged by reduced bloodflow due to a blockage of the coronary artery with plaque. The second detail shows the restoration of blood flow to the heart with placement of a coronary artery stent.
© 2012 Nucleus Medical Art/Doctor Stock
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