Robot Stent Placement in the Cath Lab

Angioplasty and stent placement is the gold standard for the emergency treatment of heart attacks. But getting the patient to a catheterization lab where the angioplasty can be performed in a timely fashion has been a challenge. Now, Corindus Vascular Robotics is testing a new solution, whereby an interventional cardiologist may be able to perform an angioplasty and precisely place a stent -- from another city!
Source: News from Angioplasty.Org - Category: Cardiology Source Type: news