lad stent

[ebsmith]

i had a stent placed in the lad back in aug 2008 because of 99% blockage. i am 56 not over weight and never smoked. i am still having pains but my dr made suggestions it may be in my head. i am not one to go to the dr much so i am looking to see if anyone else has had pain after a stent or is it in my head.    

[Encephalomalcia]

I know many people who have stents and none of them have had any pain after stents to date.  When arteries spasm they can cause chest pain and actually the back can tremor.  I suspect that your artery for some reason could be spasming.  This should be checked out.  Sometimes they need to place two stents side by side.    

[tg8rd]

My boyfriend had the same problem after his first stent in October of 2008. He was back in the hospital again for the same thing and they found that another artery was blocked so they had to put a second stent in. I would make sure that your doctor has not missed something.

[toby45]

You're not alone. I had a stent in the LAD in Jan of last year at the age of 45. Same here, no drinking, smoking and fit - even a vegetarian.

I too have had pains in the chest ( plz see my other post few mins ago) and they have suggested much the same - it's either in my head or it's chest muscle or nerve pain, but not the heart.

they did do a second angiogram in mid Nov and I came out clear - well, I have 2 other blockages at 30% in LCA and RCA, but they're not worried about them.