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heart stents

by kindergal1, Jan 23, 2009 02:45PM

Can heart stents plug up while taking plavix? If so, can they be replaced?

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by Flycaster305, Jan 23, 2009 08:40PM

To: kindergal1

Yes, they can, a blood clot can block a stent. Stents can't be replaced, but they can be cleared. What is your situation? Keep up informed. Best wishes.

by kindergal1, Jan 24, 2009 08:45AM

To: flycaster305

My husband's 9 month old stent is blocked vja heart cath on 1/23/2009. No mention was made to clear the stent; I was in the shock mode and didn't ask many questions. His heart cath "pictures" are being sent to another heart specialist in another town. Our heart doctor didn't think anything could be done. I'm not ready to quit. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. kindergal1

by Jo846, Jan 25, 2009 10:13AM

To: kindergali

I had a blockage caused by a stent. Over 90%. It was cleared out December 12, 2008. No stents were used.

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