Re: Angina shortly after insertion of stent

Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on January 12, 1999 at 10:22:04:

In Reply to: Angina shortly after insertion of stent posted by Ray C on January 12, 1999 at 10:04:51:






A little over a month ago I had a stent inserted in one of the blocked arteries. In order to accomplish this the Doctor had to use a "rotor rooter" type of device to open the area. Shortly thereafter I started having shortnes of breath and then angina pain. The pain and shortness are far greater than before the procedure. What went wrong?? and what can be done about it?? Can a stent be removed? Your answer is welcomed. Ray
Dear Ray
A stent cannot be removed, nor should it be. If you are having more pain and shortness of breath now, I think that either the procedure was not successful, or more likely, one of your other blocked arteries is causing the problem. Perhaps it was one of the other blocked arteries that was causing symptoms all along.You should notify your cardiologist. A repeat coronary angiogram may be necessary to clarify the situation.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck.
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