Which procedure used to open a clogged artery carries fewer risks than bypass surgery and involves the insertion of a stent to keep the vessel open after the surgery?

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Angioplasty involves the insertion of a small balloon-tipped catheter into the clogged artery, followed by inflation to open the artery. In many cases, doctors also insert a small mesh tube, called a stent, to keep the artery open. This procedure carries fewer risks than bypass surgery, as it is less invasive and does not require opening up the chest.

Which Procedure Used to Open a Clogged Artery Carries Fewer