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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

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
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 Members) find Stents helpful
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Stents Reviews

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Two stents.
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2 stents installed August 8 200r 90% closure of cornary arteries to cure chest pains. Pains are gone, health and life very much better. I had a coffing problem with the drug Lisinipril was switched to Diovan and now life is good.
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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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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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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Stents???
    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]
  2. Discussion: Stents???
    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]
  3. Discussion: Stents???
    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]
  4. Discussion: Stents
    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]
  5. Discussion: Stents
    Yes It has been 4 years and 2 stents later and I still get depressed. Walking helps and advoiding stress works better. [More]

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