Ask Dr. Francis. A catheterization revealed a severe narrowing in one of my coronary arteries. My cardiologist recommended that I return for an angioplasty and stent procedure. Should I wait until coated stents are available?
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D017130:Angioplasty; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D023921:Coronary Stenosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D015607:Stents; D014481:United States