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Does Stents, Affect Breathing Patterns In Elders?

hi dr.gopi.my mom who is 76yrs old who had 2 stents fixed at wock then in oct 09... but she has been complaining of chest pain when she bends... andhas breathless when she walks.kindly let me know whether stents effect the breathing pattern. and why she has pain in the stent area when she bends.thank u very and awaiting ur valuable reply.ara eurekha

Tue, 22 Jan 2019

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Cardiologist, Dr. Ilir Sharka's Response

Hello,

Regarding your concern, I would explain that stents are not related to her symptomatology.

Gastro-esophageal reflux, a lung disorder or heart failure could be the causes underlying her complaints.

For this reason, I would recommend consulting with her attending physician for a physical exam and some tests:

- a chest X-ray study and pulmonary function tests
- a cardiac ultrasound and NT pro BNP levels for heart failure
- kidney and liver function tests.

A fibrogastroscopy may be needed if all the above tests result normal.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka,
Cardiologist

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