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Done PTCA, Stents Placed. Taking Telma And Cardivas. Pin Prick In Chest, Shoulder Pain. Normal?

Hi, Recently undergone PTCA + 2 Stents to LCX & LAD. and the access was through Right Ulnar Artery -6Fr. Diognosos is IHD:- Acute Coronary Syndrome ,IWMI,Two vessel Disease, HTN. I am under medication. PAN 40 TELMA 40 CARDIVAS 6.25 PLETOZ 50 ECOSPRIN 150 PRASUDOC 10 AZATOR 40. I feel a small prick in the left side of chest some times and my right shoulder joint is paining today .Please suggest if it is normal.
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
some times after PTCA many patient feel this type of pin prick sensation , no need for worry ,
if your pain increase in intensity after walk or exercise then consult your cardiologist and follow his advice ,
adopt healthy life style ,
eat good ,healthy food ,
do regular exercise , brisk walking , stress relaxing yogas ,
restrict salt intake and fatty food ,
say big NO to any addiction ,

take care
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Done PTCA, Stents Placed. Taking Telma And Cardivas. Pin Prick In Chest, Shoulder Pain. Normal?

Hi, Welcome to HCM, some times after PTCA many patient feel this type of pin prick sensation , no need for worry , if your pain increase in intensity after walk or exercise then consult your cardiologist and follow his advice , adopt healthy life style , eat good ,healthy food , do regular exercise , brisk walking , stress relaxing yogas , restrict salt intake and fatty food , say big NO to any addiction , take care