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Can A Narrowed Artery Be The Reason For Chest Pain? Angiogram Done, Stent Placed On Narrowed Artery And No More Pain Since Then.

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Port Elizabeth, ZA

I got heart failure and arrithmia for quit some time. ICD pacemaker and tricuspid valve replacement.

July 20, 2024
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Yes, a narrowed artery can cause chest pain, known as angina. This happens because the narrowed artery limits the amount of oxygen-rich blood reaching the heart. An angioplasty procedure, which involves placing a stent to widen the artery, can relieve this pain by improving blood flow.

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Yes, a narrowed artery can cause chest pain, known as angina. This happens because the narrowed artery limits the amount of oxygen-rich blood reaching the heart. An angioplasty procedure, which involves placing a stent to widen the artery, can relieve this pain by improving blood flow.

Key Points:
- Narrowed Artery: Causes chest pain (angina) due to restricted blood flow.
- Angioplasty and Stent: Procedure to widen the artery and improve blood flow.
- Result: Relief from chest pain after stent placement.

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July 20, 2024

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