After a blocked artery is treated with angioplasty to restore blood flow, the artery may become blocked again. This is called restenosis. One way to prevent restenosis is to place a stent inside the artery at the spot where the blockage was cleared by angioplasty. A stent is a tiny, metal mesh tube that is placed with a catheter and permanently embedded within the artery wall to prop open and prevent it from collapsing.
Associations between Agent Orange and other dioxin-contaminated herbicides and structural birth defects like spina bifida, oral clefts, heart defects and hypospadias may be just the âtip of the icebergâ.
1. Hormonal Fluctuations. This is an extremely common cause for a brown color vaginal discharge. If you have recently stopped birth control, you may notice some spotting caused by hormonal changes within your body. However, if you are experiencing consistent spotting while on birth control pills, it may be a serious issue.