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Are Sarcoidosis And Stent Requirement In Heart Related?
I been treated for sle lupus for 20 years now they tell me I got sarcoidosis I been having trouble breathing for a min now they say it my heart one heart doctor ask me after he look at the test why did they say I needed a stint so he refer me to another heart doctor... Can you get sarcoidosis confuse with that
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No, sarcoidosis can not be confused with coronary artery disease (CAD). You must be having blockage in any of the main coronary vessels which needs stenting. You already have SLE (Lupus). This causes arteritis and thrombosis in coronary arteries. So you should definitely undergo stenting. No harm in it. And it is not misunderstood with sarcoidosis. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Are Sarcoidosis And Stent Requirement In Heart Related?
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No, sarcoidosis can not be confused with coronary artery disease (CAD). You must be having blockage in any of the main coronary vessels which needs stenting. You already have SLE (Lupus). This causes arteritis and thrombosis in coronary arteries. So you should definitely undergo stenting. No harm in it. And it is not misunderstood with sarcoidosis. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.