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Who has undergone angioplasty and stent insertion?
Posted on 6/18/15 at 7:45 pm
Posted on 6/18/15 at 7:45 pm
Unfortunately I join the club tomorrow morning. I was supposed to be driving to Columbus for an all weekend concert and instead I have to undergo an emergency procedure tomorrow. It was the shock of my life. Hopefully, it's successful or I'll be getting bypass surgery next week.
What am I in for regarding recovery to those who have been there?
For those that haven't please get your regular checkups. This went from a little noise to a failed stress test to a 3D Heart CT to this procedure in less than a week.
What am I in for regarding recovery to those who have been there?
For those that haven't please get your regular checkups. This went from a little noise to a failed stress test to a 3D Heart CT to this procedure in less than a week.
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Posted on 6/18/15 at 7:47 pm to VABuckeye
Stents are routine.
But how old are you? You are likely headed to a CABG eventually.
But how old are you? You are likely headed to a CABG eventually.
Posted on 6/18/15 at 7:56 pm to VABuckeye
Mom did both (I think) Is the angioplasty when they go through your inner thigh?
She said that hurts like a bitch. Hospital charged her insurance 33k just for the stent, not the procedure. I need to learn how to make stents.
She said that hurts like a bitch. Hospital charged her insurance 33k just for the stent, not the procedure. I need to learn how to make stents.
Posted on 6/18/15 at 7:59 pm to VABuckeye
You will need to undergo lifestyle changes but you can assume normal activities within days. It would be immediate but the femoral or radial artery is accessed and you will have to slightly limit activities to avoid bleeding complications. Expect to take plavix or effient daily.
Posted on 6/18/15 at 8:04 pm to VABuckeye
I had an angioplasty with stent emplacement in my circumflex artery at age 45 in June 1997. The procedure is no big deal for most.
I, unfortunately, coded that night and that was just the beginning of a bad summer. I was given a drug called Ticlid, that I turned out to be the one in a bazzilion of whom had an allergic reaction. It shut down my immune system. In August of 1997 I was told that I was going to need a bone marrow transplant and should not expect to see my 46th birthday in September.
I am one of two people in the world (the other a man in France) who survived the experience without a bone marrow transplant. It just goes to show that only the good die young.
I am sure that yours will be uneventful. Good luck!
I, unfortunately, coded that night and that was just the beginning of a bad summer. I was given a drug called Ticlid, that I turned out to be the one in a bazzilion of whom had an allergic reaction. It shut down my immune system. In August of 1997 I was told that I was going to need a bone marrow transplant and should not expect to see my 46th birthday in September.
I am one of two people in the world (the other a man in France) who survived the experience without a bone marrow transplant. It just goes to show that only the good die young.
I am sure that yours will be uneventful. Good luck!
This post was edited on 6/18/15 at 8:08 pm
Posted on 6/18/15 at 8:13 pm to VABuckeye
Two close friends of mine, both active, athletic non-smokers with no heart history wound up having emergency stents. Both about my age (64 today, BTW). One of them literally died on the table. I have had no symptoms but you can bet I have an appointment for a complete cardio workup next week. I, too , have diabetes (Type 2). Have it under control but I ain't taking any chances.
Best of luck to you !
Best of luck to you !
Posted on 6/18/15 at 8:17 pm to VABuckeye
I'm currently sitting in a hospital room with my dad, who's 57, who just had a triple bypass on Tuesday. This is miserable and frustrating at the same time, mainly because it's mostly preventable. Seeing him like this has opened my eyes up a bit to what my future could hold if I don't take care of myself now. Good luck man, hopefully he and you can make the necessary life changes to live a long, healthy life.
Posted on 6/18/15 at 8:19 pm to VABuckeye
good luck tomorrow 
Posted on 6/18/15 at 8:20 pm to VABuckeye
THe last stent my mom had they put in through her wrist .. I shite you not. There are qualifying factors for that but Idk what they are.
She had several stents put in over the years ... She's sensitive to anesthesia so that was the worst part for her.
Good luck.
She had several stents put in over the years ... She's sensitive to anesthesia so that was the worst part for her.
Good luck.
Posted on 6/18/15 at 9:15 pm to VABuckeye
Hang in there VA thoughts and prayers for a successful procedure.
Posted on 6/18/15 at 9:16 pm to VABuckeye
I've had angioplasty. They considered a stent. It was no big deal when I had it. The future is a hell of a time to be alive.
ETA: Mine was from check ups due to a congenital heart defect from when I was a baby. Have to go get my check up every year.
ETA: Mine was from check ups due to a congenital heart defect from when I was a baby. Have to go get my check up every year.
This post was edited on 6/18/15 at 9:19 pm
Posted on 6/18/15 at 9:21 pm to VABuckeye
My husband had an angioplasty and stents placed while having a heart attack, 7 years ago. Recovery was great, no problems since then.
Posted on 6/18/15 at 9:28 pm to VABuckeye
Man, sorry to hear. You'll be fine, it's good it was caught early. Lucky break, IMO.
Just have the babes give you a head start when you start chasing them.
Just have the babes give you a head start when you start chasing them.
Posted on 6/18/15 at 9:56 pm to VABuckeye
I had a heart attack the Sunday after 9/11. First had angioplasty then OHS. Two years later I had some small chest pain and was at a hospital so went by the ER had some test and had angioplasty which found a ballooning artery. They then put in a stent. Went home the next day. And several years later while at my heart dr he thought there was a problem with my heart so he wanted me to have another AP. So I had one the next day. He was sure that I had a blockage and would need stents. When they did the test everything was good.
The test is uncomfortable but not unbearable.
Good luck.
The test is uncomfortable but not unbearable.
Good luck.
Posted on 6/18/15 at 10:52 pm to VABuckeye
glad they found that problem, buckeye...
I haven't had the procedure myself, but know a good number of folks that have...
plan on taking it easy this weekend and you'll be better than ever by this time next week...
I haven't had the procedure myself, but know a good number of folks that have...
plan on taking it easy this weekend and you'll be better than ever by this time next week...
Posted on 6/19/15 at 6:48 am to VABuckeye
good luck man! It will go fine. Hopefully, the will use the groin and not the arm. Choose to "go under" a little if given the choice.
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