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How many cardiac stents can a person have?
I have had 32 stents put in in the last 7 years
What is a cardiac stent good for?
Cardiac stent's are good for if someone has blocked arteries the cardiac stent will restore blood flow through the inner wall of the artery. Stents are sometimes coated with medicine to slowly release in the artery.
How long do cardiac stents last?
Coronary stents last forever and will never be removed. However, 10-20% of patients may develop retenosis, or blockage in he stent, which would require another procedure to clear them out. For this reason it is very important for patients who have been treated with Stents to take Plavix and Aspirin as prescribed by their doctor until told otherwise.
How long do cardiac stents usually last?
Coronary stents last forever and will never be removed. However, 10-20% of patients may develop retenosis, or blockage in he stent, which would require another procedure to clear them out. For this reason it is very important for patients who have been treated with Stents to take Plavix and Aspirin as prescribed by their doctor until told otherwise.
What is the proper spelling of stents?
Stents.
What is a Cardiac catheter?
A cardiac catheter is a thin, flexible tube used to diagnose and treat heart conditions. During a cardiac catheterization procedure, the catheter is inserted into a blood vessel in the arm, neck, or groin, and guided to the heart to assess blockages, measure pressures, or deliver treatments such as stents.
What is the average number of stents per patient?
a person could potentially receive 10-15 or even more stents even under reasonable and appropriate care
What is the purpose of ureteral stents?
Following balloon dilation or incision of ureteral strictures, placement of stents maintains the functionality of the ureters. Stents may also be used in the presence of kidney stones to manipulate or prevent stone migration prior to treatment.
What is the meaning of stets as related to the heart?
It is "Stents" and not stets. Stents are small, metallic, porous cylindrical structures that are placed within a blood vessel to prevent re-narrowing of the blood vessel due to chloesterol deposition. Usually these stents are placed after a "ballon angioplasty", a medical surgery to clean the deposited cholesterol plaques in the blood vessels (coronary arteries), to prevent re-narrowing or furhter deposition of chlolesterol that may block the coronary arteries and may lead to Angina or heart attack. In some cases these stents may also be coated with drugs such stents are called as drug eluting stents.
Can a person with heart problems and stents take aspirin while taking extra strength Tylenol and having stents?
Are aspirin and acetaminophen the same thing
Why do people get stents in their pancreas?
People get stents in their pancreas to relieve obstructions in the pancreatic duct, which can occur due to conditions like pancreatitis, pancreatic tumors, or strictures. These stents help ensure the proper drainage of pancreatic fluids, reducing pain and preventing complications such as pancreatic tissue damage or infection. By facilitating the flow of digestive enzymes, stents can also aid in improving overall pancreatic function and patient quality of life.
Can heart stents set off metal detectors?
Heart stents are typically made from materials like stainless steel or other alloys, which can potentially trigger metal detectors. However, most modern stents are designed to be minimally invasive and may not always set off alarms, especially in security settings. It’s always best for individuals with stents to inform security personnel about their medical devices before passing through metal detectors.
