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What Causes Shortness Of Breath After Insertion Of A Cardiac Stent?
What causes shortness of breath after heart stent surgery and new medication Brilinta in a 74-year-old man? For example, he had four stents placed about 6 weeks ago but has developed shortness of breath and easy fatigability, especially with the simple daily activity of going outside and feeding the cats. He came in, sat down but I noticed he was a tad paler than usual, but his color returned in about 20 seconds. He said I m more short of breath after the stents than before they were placed. I am asking for my father. He also mentioned that about once a day in the area where a stent was placed he feels as if something is pulling in that area. It does not hurt but is an uncomfortable feeling and lasts very briefly. Thank you.
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
General & Family Physician, Dr. Varinder's Response
first thing first none of mg patients have complained to me that they have the feeling that their stent is giving pulling sensation .it may be due to purely psychological thing ..and next query you day that your father have trouble sometimes as he gets pale ...you must see that he is taking medicines as per prescription ...if everything is fine and problem persists please see your doctor soon
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath After Insertion Of A Cardiac Stent?
first thing first none of mg patients have complained to me that they have the feeling that their stent is giving pulling sensation .it may be due to purely psychological thing ..and next query you day that your father have trouble sometimes as he gets pale ...you must see that he is taking medicines as per prescription ...if everything is fine and problem persists please see your doctor soon