Cypher stent
Cypher Stent
Cypher Stent (pronounced: /ˈsaɪfər stɛnt/) is a type of Drug-eluting stent used in Cardiology to treat Coronary artery disease.
Etymology
The term "Cypher" is derived from the English language, meaning a secret or disguised way of writing. The term "Stent" is named after Charles Thomas Stent, a British dentist who invented a type of compound (Stent's compound) used in dentistry in the 19th century. The term was later used to refer to any tubular support placed temporarily inside a blood vessel, canal, or duct to aid healing or relieve an obstruction.
Definition
A Cypher Stent is a small, expandable tube that is used to treat narrowed arteries. It is coated with a drug (sirolimus) that helps to prevent the artery from becoming blocked again.
Usage
Cypher Stents are used in a procedure called Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), also known as coronary angioplasty. The stent is placed in the artery with a balloon catheter. The balloon is inflated, and the stent expands and locks in place. This helps to keep the artery open and allows blood to flow more freely.
Related Terms
- Drug-eluting stent
- Coronary artery disease
- Percutaneous coronary intervention
- Angioplasty
- Balloon catheter
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cypher stent
- Wikipedia's article - Cypher stent
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