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What Causes Pressure On The Chest And Difficulty In Breathing While Using Heart Stents?
I am am actove 74 yr. old female. About 6 wks. ago I received 2 heart stents, one 80% blocked LAD. I have not gotten 100%. I wore a 2 wk. heart monitor and my doctor didn't see anything to be concerned about. When I walk or do anything strenuous, I have a hard pressure feeling in my chest. I feel like I can hardly breathe. Is this normal after stents? Can stents be displaced?
Mon, 19 Dec 2016
Dear Mrs,
Once stents are placed, they can't be displaced, and it is not normal to have such complaints after stent implantation. Maybe it is anxiety because you were worried too much for the procedure. I would advise you to see your doctor to be evaluated for your complaints. So they canfind out the cause.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
Once stents are placed, they can't be displaced, and it is not normal to have such complaints after stent implantation. Maybe it is anxiety because you were worried too much for the procedure. I would advise you to see your doctor to be evaluated for your complaints. So they canfind out the cause.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
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