Is Stenting Required For A Patient With 70% Block In An Artery?

Posted on Tue, 2 Feb 2016

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Tue, 2 Feb 2016 Answered on

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Question : I had acute case Heart attack as per doctor and suggested for stunt fitment as the left artery had 100% blockage. Now he says another artery is 70% block and should fit another stunt. Is it advisable or medican can solve the problem.

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Medicines will not be so effective

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr XXXXXXX
welcome to health care magic, I share your concern.

70% is a matter of concern, you need to go for stenting however if you can write back to me with complete history, I will be able to tell you better

Waiting for your reply
regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (14 hours later)

If 1st stent has been fitted on 29th Dec. At what gap should the 2nd stent be fitted.

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
it can be placed now, any time after 4 to 6 weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hello
welcome again
placement of stent depends upon the degree of blockage and clinical condition of the patient.

In your case, since it has 70% blockage so I would advise you to go for stenting which can be placed now in your case, its been over a month since last stent was placed.

Hope this answers your question. please feel free to discuss further.
wishing you good health

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak