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Can The Stent In The Heart Move Or Felt?
Hello Doctor I have recently had a heart attack massive I died for 4 and a bit mins the care I got was excellant had a stent put in place were the block was left artiel or something like that forgive my ignorance, however I was told the the stent was made of platinum special surgical steel sorry about my longwinded Q is can it ever move and sometimes why can I imagine its being there ect
Mon, 11 May 2015
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Thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern, and would like to explain that stent implantation is safe from any supposed displacement.
In fact, this risk is quite inexistent. You have to relax, regarding this issue.
But, I would like to raise your attention about the necessary care when dealing with your recommended therapy after stent implantation.
It is very important to be meticulous about antiaggregant treatment, as it is crucial for stent stability. You need to follow your doctors advices and performed regular follow ups.
Remember that stents are foreign bodies, and their usefulness depends on how we treat them.
Hope to have been helpful to you. Greetings! Dr. Iliri
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern, and would like to explain that stent implantation is safe from any supposed displacement.
In fact, this risk is quite inexistent. You have to relax, regarding this issue.
But, I would like to raise your attention about the necessary care when dealing with your recommended therapy after stent implantation.
It is very important to be meticulous about antiaggregant treatment, as it is crucial for stent stability. You need to follow your doctors advices and performed regular follow ups.
Remember that stents are foreign bodies, and their usefulness depends on how we treat them.
Hope to have been helpful to you. Greetings! Dr. Iliri
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