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What is the proper spelling of stents?
Stents.
When something foreign is placed in the body how would you refer to it?
When something foreign is placed in the body, it is referred to as an "implant" or a "foreign body." This can include devices like pacemakers, stents, or prosthetic implants used in medical procedures.
Is plavix a nitrate?
No, Plavix is not a nitrate. It is a platelet inhibitor that is used to prevent blood clots, usually in stents.
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 microchips implanted in cats for identification purposes?
Microchips are implanted under the skin, usually between the shoulder blades, in cats for identification purposes.
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.
How many cardiac stents can a person have?
I have had 32 stents put in in the last 7 years
What are in urinary stents?
Urinary stents are medical devices used to maintain the patency of the ureters, which are the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. They are typically made from biocompatible materials like silicone or polyurethane and are designed to be flexible yet durable. Stents help prevent blockages caused by kidney stones, tumors, or strictures, allowing for the proper flow of urine. They are usually placed temporarily and may be removed after the underlying issue is resolved.
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.
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
Are stents removed from body after a period of time?
Stents are typically not removed from the body after they are placed. In the case of vascular stents, they are designed to remain permanently in the artery to keep it open. However, some temporary stents, like those used in certain urinary or gastrointestinal procedures, may be removed after a designated period. The decision on whether to remove a stent depends on its type and the specific medical circumstances.
