Illustration of a catheter (blue lines) inserted into a coronary artery to treat a heart attack. The is guiding an inflatable balloon (cylindrical) that widens the artery. Once widened, a stent (mesh) is left in place to hold the artery open, allowing normal blood flow. This process supplies the surrounding heart tissue with vital oxygen to reduce the risk of another heart attack. | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / NORBERT ZAPPOLD |
Bildgröße: | 6000 px × 3375 px |
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