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How Long Does A Heart Stent Last When Diagnosed With 100% RCA Blockage?

I m a male and 54 years old. I had a heart attack on 5/11/16 with 100% blockage of my RCA. They put in a stent and said there did not appear to be any damage. I started cardio rehab offered by the hospital and on my second week my heart monitor showed I was in Vtach for a period of time while working out. 4 days later my heart doctor got me back in the cath lab and checked everything again saying everything looked great. He thinks I must have had some damage affecting the electrical system in my heart. He has referred me to an EP doctor for a consult on Friday. What is the likelyhood he will want me to have an ICD?
Mon, 5 Aug 2019
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Hello,

usually only four to five years after stenting and indicate that the risk of re-obstruction is generally about 1 to 2 percent for either type of stent. ICD- implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.

It is used to continuously monitor the cardiac activities and report the electrical problems soon.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr C.ELANCHEZHIAN, General & Family Physician
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How Long Does A Heart Stent Last When Diagnosed With 100% RCA Blockage?

Hello, usually only four to five years after stenting and indicate that the risk of re-obstruction is generally about 1 to 2 percent for either type of stent. ICD- implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. It is used to continuously monitor the cardiac activities and report the electrical problems soon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr C.ELANCHEZHIAN, General & Family Physician