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Have Stents In Leg, Blocked Artery. Done Surgery For Blood Clots. Taking Plavex, Baby Aspirin. What To Do?
Hi: I am healthy, not overweight, not a diabetic but arterial problems run in the family. I have 4 stents in 1 leg & after only 5 mo. the artery is blocked again. I had emergency surgery 5 mo. ago because I developed blood clots between 2 of the stents so now I take Plavex along with 1 baby aspirin. The pain is severe because of the PAD. I'm not sure which direction to go in at this time.
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Mon, 26 Aug 2013
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I am really sorry for hear about your peripheral arterial disease, if you are smoking then quit it, if not then it could be genetic in origin, you better consult to some very competent peripheral vascular surgeon,, Medicated stent could help you it does not get block early, always keep your leg elevated while sleeping, Have nice Day.
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I am really sorry for hear about your peripheral arterial disease, if you are smoking then quit it, if not then it could be genetic in origin, you better consult to some very competent peripheral vascular surgeon,, Medicated stent could help you it does not get block early, always keep your leg elevated while sleeping, Have nice Day.
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