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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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Two Taxol-coated stents were placed in the right coronary artery. Relief of symptoms was immediate.
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I had a heart attack Feb. 27, 2009. I'm 53. I was at home and had felt bad for a few days. The morning of the 27th I was in bad shape. I felt really lifeless. To make a long story short got the the hospital and sat on the table and with in a minute I was dead. They shocked me 11 times brought me back put me on life support and airlifted me to Lubbock Tx. Had a stent the next morning and went home four days later went back to work 11 days after heart attack. Dr. said remarkable.
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I had 5 stents put in the same coronary artery. Second opinion thought it was a very agressive treatment. I feel pain in my chest - nothing excessive but am dealing with depression. Sometimes it is so bad I just want to quit everything. I just can't believe that this has happened.
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An emergency placement the beginning of Sept. 2008
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We have yet to see. So far working well, Yet he had a heart spasm which had caused more damage.
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On 2/25/09,I had a heart attack,resulting with a stent being installed. While the recovery program is going relatively smooth,I am having terrible bouts of anxiety and depression,to the point of conteplating just terminating the meds and everything else related to recovery. Some days,the the whole picture regarding living in fear of another attack,just seems overwhelming and I start getting panic attacks. Is this common among survivors and if so,what can be done to get over this mess??
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4 stents
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they appear to be doing well
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4 stents
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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]
