@be_physicts: Did you know that a small metal device can make the difference between life and death by restoring blood flow to your heart in a matter of minutes? Its main goal is to restore adequate blood flow to the heart when an artery is blocked. The procedure involves inserting a catheter through an artery, usually in the wrist or groin, and guiding it precisely to the coronary arteries. Once the obstruction is located, an angioplasty is performed: a small balloon at the tip of the catheter is inflated to dilate the artery. Subsequently, a stent is implanted, an expandable metal mesh that acts as internal support, keeping the artery open and allowing blood to flow properly. #bephysicts🌐 #Science #biology #viral