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Stents

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Ireland, IN

Íl ask again for the newbies how many stents and at wat age?

August 14, 2020
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I have three stents two in 2015 in one in 2018 mild heart attack with first two stents didn’t do proactive recovery I caught this before heartattack pain in left shoulder stent put in this time proactive recovery and recovery behavior every day

August 24, 2020
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Are you looking for information about stents and their use in heart disease?

Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Types of Stents: The most common type for coronary arteries is the drug-eluting stent, which releases medication over time to maintain healthy blood flow. Stents can be made from metals Show Full Answer

Are you looking for information about stents and their use in heart disease?

Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Types of Stents: The most common type for coronary arteries is the drug-eluting stent, which releases medication over time to maintain healthy blood flow. Stents can be made from metals, plastic, or silicone.

- Procedure: During stenting, a balloon catheter and stent are guided into a blocked blood vessel. The balloon is inflated to open the vessel, and the stent remains to keep it open.

- Recovery: Most people are prescribed blood thinners like clopidogrel (Plavix) and aspirin after receiving a stent to reduce the risk of blockages. A heart-healthy lifestyle is essential to reduce the need for additional surgeries.

- Suitability: Stents may not be suitable for everyone, especially those with chronic kidney disease, heart failure, high risk of stroke, multiple narrowed coronary arteries, or uncontrolled diabetes.

If you have more specific questions, feel free to ask!

July 24
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I had one stent in 2009, aged 44. Another stent in 2020 aged 55 and now 57

March 29, 2022
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

2015 one stent at age 71

May 4, 2021
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

1 stent at age 78! Easy procedure. Doing very well!😊

May 3, 2021

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