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In medicine, a stent is either an expandable wire form or perforated tube that is inserted into a natural conduit of the body to prevent or counteract a disease-induced localized flow constriction. The most common use of stents is in coronary arteries. They are also widely used in other natural body conduits, such as c... more at Wikipedia
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| Condition | Members | Success |
| Heart Attack | 95 |
97% |
| Coronary Heart Disease | 98 |
89% |
| Kidney Stones | 2 |
100% |
| Stroke | 1 |
100% |
| Gastric Cancer | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 93% (201
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Two stents.
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seems to be working OK
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We'll see, for the second time around that is.
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3 Stents in 8 weeks time.
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3 Stents
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So far it seems to have worked, I wish I knew what kind of stent I have.
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I received 2 stents
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have had 7 stents over a ten year period ... a recent test seemed to indicate that blood flow was normal
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have had a total of 5 stents placed to my coronaries since 2000
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Yes, I apologize for my oversight....Yes, he calls it a research program which implants these stents into six locations in the lungs etc. I also need ... [More] -
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There were trials being conducted regarding stents called the "Ease Trial" as late as Nov 08 but I haven't checked since. I wasn't aware t... [More] -
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Hello Again....I have another question....Wondering if anyone here has had stents implanted into their lungs? If so, could you please share a bit abou... [More] -
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Don't rule out metal allergy to your coronary stents as a potential problem. Nickel is the number on allergic metal. Manufac warn of the potential a... [More] -
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Yes It has been 4 years and 2 stents later and I still get depressed. Walking helps and advoiding stress works better. [More]
