Stent vs Pacemaker
A stent is a small metal or plastic tube that has a mesh like pattern. It is placed in blocked or narrowed arteries that are obstructing blood flow. The stent then keeps the artery open which allows the blood to flow unrestricted. A pacemaker is a type of medical device which uses electrical impulses that is inserted under the skin either in the chest or abdomen. It uses these electrical impulses to contract the heart muscles and thus helps regulate the beating of the heart.