LAD Stenting

[Mr_S]

Is there a recommended time-frame for a person who has one or more DES's in the LAD that requires the person to be on PLAVIX.  When can the fear or chances of restenosis end?

[ed34]

I had a drug eluting stent two years ago in my Circumflex and stayed on Plavix for 12 months which is the standard time. A recent angiogram revealed the stent is doing a great job with no sign of any more disease. Drug eluting stents tend not to disease.

[Flycaster305]

I have three drug eluting stents in the LAD, two non-drug eluting stents and three drug eluting stents in my RCA.  I stayed on Plavix for 1.5 years after the last stent, and been off Plavix for over a year with no restinosis.  I do exercise daily, take Vytorin, 81mg aspirin, and follow a healthy heart diet very carefully.  So far, no problems with restenosis, but believe me, I think about it every day.    

I suspect your question would be answered with lots of questions from a doctor, such as what is your stress level, are you exercising, is there a diabetes factor, etc.  I'm not sure that there is a clear answer to your question.