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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 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.
Where are stents usually implanted?
coronary arteries, the carotid arteries in the neck, and renal (kidney) or biliary (gall bladder) arteries
How many coronary stents are performed during interventional procedures?
Stent placement is part of more than 70% of interventional procedures.
Is it possible to have triple coronary stunt?
Yes, it is possible to have a triple coronary stent placement, which involves inserting three stents to open up three blocked coronary arteries. This procedure is typically performed during an angioplasty to restore blood flow to the heart muscle. The decision to use multiple stents depends on the severity and location of the blockages. It is crucial for patients to follow up with their healthcare providers for monitoring and management after the procedure.
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.
How many cardiac stents can a person have?
I have had 32 stents put in in the last 7 years
What is a stent in a heart operation?
A metal tube put into a coronary artery to hold it open.
Can stents cure angina?
Stents do not cure angina; instead, they are used to relieve symptoms associated with coronary artery disease. By opening narrowed or blocked arteries, stents improve blood flow to the heart, which can reduce angina episodes. However, they do not address the underlying causes of heart disease, so ongoing management and lifestyle changes are often necessary.
What is the effect of coronary stents coated with drugs?
These coated stents have significantly reduced restenosis rates--down to 3%--in some clinical studies. One coated stent brand, the Cordis CYPHER, became the first coated stent approved by the FDA in April 2003.
What does the company known as Stron Medical specialize in?
Stron Medical is a German based company. It specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of coronary and vascular medical products such as stents and catheters.
