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Is Stenting Required For A Patient With 70% Block In An Artery?

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Posted on Fri, 1 Apr 2016
Question: I had acute case Heart attack as per doctor and suggested for stunt fitment as the left artery had 100% blockage. Now he says another artery is 70% block and should fit another stunt. Is it advisable or medican can solve the problem.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Medicines will not be so effective

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr XXXXXXX
welcome to health care magic, I share your concern.

70% is a matter of concern, you need to go for stenting however if you can write back to me with complete history, I will be able to tell you better

Waiting for your reply
regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (14 hours later)

If 1st stent has been fitted on 29th Dec. At what gap should the 2nd stent be fitted.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
it can be placed now, any time after 4 to 6 weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hello
welcome again
placement of stent depends upon the degree of blockage and clinical condition of the patient.

In your case, since it has 70% blockage so I would advise you to go for stenting which can be placed now in your case, its been over a month since last stent was placed.

Hope this answers your question. please feel free to discuss further.
wishing you good health
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak
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Is Stenting Required For A Patient With 70% Block In An Artery?

Brief Answer: Medicines will not be so effective Detailed Answer: Hello Mr XXXXXXX welcome to health care magic, I share your concern. 70% is a matter of concern, you need to go for stenting however if you can write back to me with complete history, I will be able to tell you better Waiting for your reply regards