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Stent and vitamins
Hello; I have got one coronary DES stent implanted since two month ago ("Endeavor RESOLUTE RX"). I am on clopidogrel, aspirin, atorvastatin, carvedilol, enalapril and pantoprazol. Fearing about scars growing inside the stent's mesh, I have read that some people recommend vitamin E for cosmetic appearance of scars; well, my question is: Could vitamin E be of some help for preventing "in-stent restenosis"? Is it worth trying? Thanks!
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Only if you are deficient in vitamin E. Supplement vitamin E has not shown to reduce cardiovascular events with disease. I would just keep to the medications prescribed and eat a healthy diet. The Clopidogrel is important for the Stent and the drug coating on the stent will help to inhibit the formation of scar tissue.
Be careful with vitamin supplements beyond a multivitamin when taking heart drugs. For example, a lack of potassium can be a problem with heart issues, but excess potassium is even a bigger problem. High quality fish oil, such as wild salmon, mackerel, tuna, sardine has research behind it that shows it is beneficial in defeating restenosis.
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