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On Blood Thinners After Stent Placement. Mild Pain In The Chest. Knee Replacement Advised
I had a single bare metal stent fitted a three weeks back as they would not do knee replacement till stent fitted. No real problems before, but taking medication. Now 3 weeks after stent still taking blood thinners. Fine for the first week taking it easy, but now my left arm aches from shoulder down. Chest feels different, like mild toothache. walk in cold air - angina pain. The GTN spray does not have the effect it used to either on angina or make my head feel different. BP normal 138/75. ECG fine, occasional extra beat.
There should not be angina at this time
It could mean a block of the stent...
Thallium stress ECG should be done - first step in further assessment...
You need to evaluate problem with the stent or progression of disease in the native vessel.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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On Blood Thinners After Stent Placement. Mild Pain In The Chest. Knee Replacement Advised
Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic There should not be angina at this time It could mean a block of the stent... Thallium stress ECG should be done - first step in further assessment... You need to evaluate problem with the stent or progression of disease in the native vessel. Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck