In a message dated 3/6/01 4:13:59 AM, [log in to unmask] writes:
<< my
understanding of a stent is that it is some tubing from one place to another
to go around bad parts of the arteries to get blood to where it needs to be.
has anyone herad of this. it does appear that dad's doing okay, but, this is
pretty serious stuff, i perceive. i am not a medical type. >>
A stint is one step this side of by-pass. They are less problematic since
they do not have to crack the chest(uggh!). They are rather routine now.
Bobby