Which procedure involves insertion of a device to hold open a vessel and is usually performed after vascular surgery?
A) Catheterization
B) Embolization
C) Stent placement
D) Implanted cardioverter/defibrillator (ICD) implant
E) Electrode placement

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Stent placement involves the insertion of a device to hold open a vessel or artery and is commonly performed after vascular surgery. Catheterization is a diagnostic procedure to view the inside of blood vessels, embolization involves blocking blood flow to a specific area, and implanted cardioverter/defibrillator (ICD) implant and electrode placement are related to the heart and not typically performed after vascular surgery.

Which Procedure Involves Insertion of a Device to Hold Open