Human Heart and Coronary Artery Stent Cross-section.

This detailed color illustration provides an anatomical view of the human heart alongside a cross-sectional representation of an artery undergoing a stent placement procedure. The heart is shown with clear labels indicating the Aorta, Right coronary artery, and Left coronary artery, highlighting the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle with oxygen-rich blood.

To the right of the heart, the image depicts the process of balloon angioplasty and stent placement in a coronary artery. The top section shows an artery blocked by plaque, narrowing the blood flow. In the middle, a balloon catheter is shown inflated inside the artery to widen it, with a stent being inserted. The bottom section displays the stent in place after the balloon is deflated and removed, keeping the artery open to improve blood flow.

This illustration is ideal for explaining heart-related medical procedures, such as the treatment of coronary artery disease, and provides a clear visual of how a stent is used to restore proper blood flow through arteries.