Are coronary stents always necessary? Experts weigh the evidence

Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan's remarks questioning unnecessary angioplasty drew objections from medical bodies worried about public trust in doctors. Experts note that stenting has transformed cardiac care and saves lives during an acute heart attack caused by a blocked artery. But they stress a crucial distinction between that and placing a stent simply because a narrowing appears on an angiogram.