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How Long Do Stents Last?

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Milliken, CO

How long do stents last? I have 4 and have had them since2007. I have had heart failure since then and also have Afib and a pacemaker.

July 12, 2024
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Stents are usually permanent. However, in 2 to 3 percent of cases, blood vessels may narrow again after stent placement, a condition known as restenosis. This typically occurs within the first nine months of the procedure.

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