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artery blockage

by soumyabrataa, Apr 24, 2008 11:11PM
my dad has a 80% blockage in the left artery.He did not have any symptoms,except minor chest pain.What are the consequences?


This discussion is related to Can someone live with 100% blockage of right artery?.
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by kenkeith, Apr 25, 2008 04:03PM
To: soumyabrataa
The guidelines are to stent a >70% blocked artery if there is pain (angina) that cannot be controlled with medication.  I have a totally blocked LAD (collateral vessels provide a natural by-pass) and a circumflex blockage of 72%.  I have been treated with medication for the past 4 years and do not experience any angina unless I engage in vigorous exercise...then nitrate medication relieves the angina.  

The consequences of treating with medication or an interventional procedure (stent or by-pass) has the same long-term outcomes.  Meaning intervention does not increase longivity.  The COURAGE study has made that conclusion based on long-term studies and follow up.
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