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What Causes Low Hemoglobin Level After Insertion Of Stents In Heart?
had 3 heart stents put in in may,2011 and hemoglobin was 10.7 upon leaving hospital and now is 8.7 take plavix and 325 aspirin daily could stents be leaking slightly since one was edged and dr. put a stent to protect this edging said no perforation at that time?
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have stent in your heart. But low hemoglobin is not related with your stent insertion.
You may have some bleeding from gastrointestinal tract or iron deficiency or vitamin B12 deficiency.
You should go for occult stool blood test, peripheral smear examination and anemia profile. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have stent in your heart. But low hemoglobin is not related with your stent insertion.
You may have some bleeding from gastrointestinal tract or iron deficiency or vitamin B12 deficiency.
You should go for occult stool blood test, peripheral smear examination and anemia profile. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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