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How Can Blockage In The LAD Be Treated?

I have a stent that is blocked 100% in LAD. I have collaterals that bypass the blockage. I do not have angina and am fully functional with no pain and I work out three times a week. Is this something that would strengthen my collaterals or enlarge them for me. I have had the stent blockage since 2009.
posted on Sat, 12 Aug 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Exercise will help maintain healthy blood flow to heart and prevent atherosclerosis.But do not overdo it as it increases workload on heart.Also take antiplatelet and anti lipidemic drugs to prevent atherosclerosis and blockage.

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How Can Blockage In The LAD Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Exercise will help maintain healthy blood flow to heart and prevent atherosclerosis.But do not overdo it as it increases workload on heart.Also take antiplatelet and anti lipidemic drugs to prevent atherosclerosis and blockage. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.