Arterial Seizing

I had emergent quadruple CABG. Stents were inseted to try to save me but my arteries were seizing and the stents collapsed.
I go to a 'free' public clinic for care.
I still have chest pain. They say it's from arterial seizing.
What is it and what can be done about it?

[Cleveland Clinic]

JR,

Thanks for the post.

I'm assuming by seizing your physicians are referring to arterial spasm.  I think however, you most likely have several processes going on.

CABG is done to bypass blockages typically from atherosclerosis.  Stents are placed to alleviate blockages, again typically from atherosclerosis.  Stents can develop scar tissue and also become blocked. Sometimes more stents can be places, or CABG can be performed to bypass the blocked stents. We do not routinely use the term seizing in the development of this process.

Sometimes people with coronary blockeages, or even normal arteries can develop spasms of the artery. The treatment for this is medication to try to minimize the spasm. Sezing is a closer term to this, so Im not sure if this is what your physicians are referring to.

Overall, the treatment options depend on what process is going on. There are medications that you probably should be on given the few facts you provide. They are beta blockers, aspirin, plavix and a statin.

I would meet with a financial counselor at a hospital to see what options you might have as a free clinic will probably not have the resources to fully eveluate and treat you.

good luck