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Can Missing Doses Of Blood Thinning Medicine Cause Blockage Of Stent?
I underwent angioplasty and stent placement 6 months ago. Last week I was not able towalk long distances and had breathing trouble tired even for short distance. Doctor took angiogram and said I am having a block where the stent is placed. He also says I developed this because I didnt take blood thiing medicines for two days. Is it Ok. He says that I should ujndergo bypass. Is there any other way to get relief from this.I am 62 yrs,75Kg and heart patient .No diabetics,cholestrol.
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
Hi,
This is Dr Sameer here.
Blockage in stent has a lot of causes. Stopping medicine is one of them. But it does not occur in a day or two. It occurs over time.
If blockage is significant (>70%), then it will need further management in the form of Angioplasty or Bypass. Exactly i can tell you if you can send me the angio report.
Thanks
Take care
This is Dr Sameer here.
Blockage in stent has a lot of causes. Stopping medicine is one of them. But it does not occur in a day or two. It occurs over time.
If blockage is significant (>70%), then it will need further management in the form of Angioplasty or Bypass. Exactly i can tell you if you can send me the angio report.
Thanks
Take care
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