Not sure about stents
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I'm 70 years old now. 2004 I had triple bypass. 2010 I had another bypass because the left one failed. Now my cardiologist wants to do a heart catherization because of a difference in the pictures taken during a stress test. He says he may use a stent if there is significant blockage. I guess my question is , do stent really work. Haven't found anyone with stent that didn't need reopening in a year or two. Has anyone here had stents for any length of time ? I'm very active and eat very healthy. I guess that's why my 2004 bypasses have stayed open. I know 70 isn't young but I don't feel 70.
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jacqueline01135 Portacrean
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The thing is (old Timer ) hope you have a sense of humour !!!!!
WE more or less have been down the chest expanding road,
Stents have improved over the years. I had one done in Dublin..and it was
dead in under a year because it was not slathered in antibiotics and whatever
else they use to stop your immune system from giving it a good kicking .So ,
have no fear you will be fine,,, and 4 is better than 3 ask your heart man,
He will be greatly impressed with your knowledge
Trust me, I'm a receiver
Portacrean jacqueline01135
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Oh , I've got a great sense of humor ! Proud to be an old timer and in " almost great shape ".
It is what it is. But just wondering how long people have a stent before they close up. Thanks for answering.
jacqueline01135 Portacrean
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AlexandriaGizmo Portacrean
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My friend had one done 14 years ago and his was and is fine, he had a check last year no probs.
He's 64 go for it, they have improved even since then, I know loads that have had it done in the last couple of years but used Den cause of time scale