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What Causes Headache Post Heart Stent Placement?

I received 3 heart stents in 2010. My cardiologist stated that I had a mild myocardial infRction, but my heart was strong. I did have some severe blockages. The 4th stent was not placed, he said he thought we could treat it with medication. I do not smoke, drink, exercise moderately, but am pverweight. I am a 66 year old male and am very active. I have recently started having mild headaches occasionally, and Tire very easily. Could my stents be partially blocked? I am taking 181 mg aspirin, one 5 mg enalapril, one 25 mg metoprolol, one 40 mg Socorro daily.
Thu, 31 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Headache is not indicative of stent blockages. Are you taking nitrates like nitroglycerin or isosorbide dinitrate or mononitrate? If yes then it can cause headaches. If mild and occasional, you should continue these but if troublesome then you should discuss with your cardiologist for change. You may tab Paracetamol sos for headaches.

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What Causes Headache Post Heart Stent Placement?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Headache is not indicative of stent blockages. Are you taking nitrates like nitroglycerin or isosorbide dinitrate or mononitrate? If yes then it can cause headaches. If mild and occasional, you should continue these but if troublesome then you should discuss with your cardiologist for change. You may tab Paracetamol sos for headaches. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.