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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
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have had a total of 5 stents placed to my coronaries since 2000
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Feel this has been promoted too quickly for many cases that would be better off with lifestyle changes.
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2 put in a year ago
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I have had no symptoms from the stents. I feel really great.
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I have 7-9 of them. I lost count
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Two x stents fitted in LAD artery
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3 stents
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Just had them put in.
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2 seem to be working
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My first two grew up in 3 months, then I had bypass. With my last heart attack they put in a medicates stent, so far it's working...3 yrs now!!
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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]
