Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

I Underwent An Aortic Coarctation Stent Repair 5 Days Ago

I underwent an aortic coarctation stent repair 5 days ago and have been doing progressively better. Today I feel pressure in my chest....not painful but steady and somewhat uncomfortable. It is mostly centered in my chest and feels a bit like a weight on my chest. No shortness of breath and does not worsen with deep breaths. I'm more tired today but I also walked a leisurely 3/4 mile last eve (with no immediate adverse effects) I am just wondering if this pressure is a concern or possibly a normal side effect. My stent was placed under general anesthetic, I believe through the groin but I also had a central line in my neck and an arterial lead? in each wrist. (I was told these incisions were arteries but am not sure of their purpose). Thank you for any help you may be able to provide.
Thu, 25 Jun 2015
Report Abuse
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
I Underwent An Aortic Coarctation Stent Repair 5 Days Ago