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A stent is inserted in the left carotid artery of a patient with hemiplegia on the left side to prevent stroke.
A stroke can occur when there is a blockage in the carotid artery, which supplies blood to the brain. When there is a blockage, the brain doesn't get the blood it needs, and can die. A stent is inserted into the carotid artery to open up the blockage and allow blood to flow to the brain.
