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What Causes Pain In Leg After Angioplasty?

my friend, 69 year old male had 4 stents put in his chest about 6 years ago. the last few months at night when he's laying on the couch, he often gets an excrutiating pain in his left leg for a few minutes. he takes a shot of nitro, then it goes away in a few minutes. what is this pain? how can it be prevented or treated?
Wed, 3 May 2017
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Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.
*Pain is in relation with '' stretching '' veins where they had removed some
for the graphs for heart valves & also due to scarring post-surgery.
*For prevention no medicines just
- regular light exercises, walking , meditations , YOGA
- have sound sleep of 6-7 hours
- avoid smoking / alcohol
- keep BP , Blood sugar , Cholesterol , weight under control .
*Treatment - analgesic as & when required .
Hope this clears your query.
Thanks for referring Health care magic & reviewing my answer.
Welcome for any further assistance.
Wishing him healthy life ahead.
Regards.
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What Causes Pain In Leg After Angioplasty?

Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly. *Pain is in relation with stretching veins where they had removed some for the graphs for heart valves & also due to scarring post-surgery. *For prevention no medicines just - regular light exercises, walking , meditations , YOGA - have sound sleep of 6-7 hours - avoid smoking / alcohol - keep BP , Blood sugar , Cholesterol , weight under control . *Treatment - analgesic as & when required . Hope this clears your query. Thanks for referring Health care magic & reviewing my answer. Welcome for any further assistance. Wishing him healthy life ahead. Regards.