ARTERIAL ANGIOPLASTY, ILLUST.

Coronary angioplasty with the set up of an endoprothesis (stent) - step 3.
Third step : the catheter is removed. The stent unfolded remains in place in the artery, of which the plaque of atheroma remains compressed on the artery walls.
See. images 1075707 and 1075807 for the other steps of the angioplasty by balloon catheter and stent.