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How long does a stent last?
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How long does a stent last?

Stents can last forever if they are carefully monitored. Professor Mussa explains how to monitor stent overtime.

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The stent will last for a lifetime, however, you will need to have that checked on regular intervals, just like any piece of technology, it will need updates and touch-ups. So the stent may need touch-ups from here and then. It may have issues over time, meaning a stent could break, without causing a life-threatening situation. But it's important for us in the healthcare field to know what's going on with the stent at any given time. And that is done through regular follow-ups. you

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