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Pain In Chest Area After Placing Stent In My LAD. Can Stent Cause Costochondritis?
Hi I had a stent put in my LAD a year ago. since then I have a daily pain in my left chest area that feels like Costochondritis. is it possible for a stent to cause Costochondritirs, the pain is several times daily and last about 45 minutes.
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Mon, 23 Dec 2013
Namasthe
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Stent is placed intravascular and does not cause costochondritis
it could be just a coincidental pathology present.
Analgesic and hot water fomentation will provide the much needed relief
I hope it helped
In case you require any further assistance,will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS, MCH
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Stent is placed intravascular and does not cause costochondritis
it could be just a coincidental pathology present.
Analgesic and hot water fomentation will provide the much needed relief
I hope it helped
In case you require any further assistance,will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS, MCH
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