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Yes, stents can sometimes require replacement, especially if they become blocked or narrowed over time, a condition known as restenosis. In some cases, the material of the stent may degrade, or complications may arise that necessitate removal and replacement. Regular follow-up with a healthcare provider is essential to monitor the condition of the stent and ensure proper function.
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What is the proper spelling of stents?
Stents.
Does this TV have a bulb that will ever need replaced?
There are several bulbs in this television not to be confused with a picture tube,it is possible that a bulb may need to be replaced. The tv does indeed have a bulb inside of it. You will not have to replace it unless something goes wrong and its broken it may need to be replaced to work again.
How many cardiac stents can a person have?
I have had 32 stents put in in the last 7 years
What does the medical abberviation cabg x 4 2t cad?
This patient has had coronary artery bypass grafting. This is an open heart surgery. In the surgery, the patient got 4 of their heart arteries replaced with stents. Stents help restore blood flow to the heart. This surgery was secondary to coronary artery disease, which is when the arteries of the heart get hardened with plaque.
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.
Do subwoofers ever need to be replaced or do they last practically forever?
Subwoofers last, for most purposes, the life the car.
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
Does a Spyder MR1 ever need a replacement spring?
if the main spring gets stretched or damaged. It should not need to be replaced regularly like orings.
What is replaced with brake repair?
Most often a brake repair simply involves replacing the brake pads. If the pads have worn too much though the rotors or drums will also need to be resurfaced or replaced. In more serious cases the master cylinder that controls the brake pressure will be replaced. Brake lines rarely if ever need to be replaced.
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.
