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Have Stents After Myocardial Infarction, Taking Plavix. How Am I Doing?
I am 64 years old and I had four drug-eluding stents placed in my right and left coronary arteries last year after having had a myocardial infarction . Due to time delays associated with my medivac from our clinic s ER the muscle in the area of the right ventricle was starved of food and oxygen for 2-3 hours with a subsequent loss of 40% of localized heart function. I m on Plavix and aspirin and taking Ramapril to assist my damaged heart muscle. I just measured my blood pressure and it is around 106/60 with a pulse of 59. How am I doing?
You are doing well – You seem to be in good hands... You need regular follow up Aggressive management of the risk factors is essential – to prevent new problem or progression
Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck
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Have Stents After Myocardial Infarction, Taking Plavix. How Am I Doing?
Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic You are doing well – You seem to be in good hands... You need regular follow up Aggressive management of the risk factors is essential – to prevent new problem or progression Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck