Share of Cost, Coronary Stents Safe For Those Allergic To Metals

Saturday, Jan. 5th 2013 4:12 PM

In the April 16 issue of Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, a study conducted by researchers at Mayo Clinic, reveals that coronary stents are not harmful to patients with coronary artery disease, who are allergic to nickle or other metal components. Coronary stents are small tubes inserted into narrowed or weakened arteries in order to help improve blood flow to the heart.

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