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What Causes Persistent Chest Discomfort In A Patient With Stent Implantation?

doctor,i have been having discomfort in the chest for a few years.i had an angioplasty fixing one stent (2010).i am in austin Tx for the past 10 months and i had no such symptoms till the winter started.NOW FOR THE PAST MONTH OF AND ON I HAVE DISCOMFORT IN THE CHEST.pl explain reason for this AND ADVISE.thank you.
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Discomfort in chest after stent placement can be due to several factors:
1. It might be due to another artery clogging up. For confirmation, prefer a cardiologist and get your tests done like ECG, ECHO, STRESS TMT, etc. and necessary blood work.
2. It might be due to inactivity after stent placement and thus depleted cardio pulmonary reserve (capacity to exercise), leading to pain and discomfort in chest.
3. Some patients of cardiac diseases suffer from shoulder problems like rotator cuff tendinitis, bicepetal tendinitis, or simple paraspinal muscle spasms in neck. Treating them can also relieve of discomfort.
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What Causes Persistent Chest Discomfort In A Patient With Stent Implantation?

Discomfort in chest after stent placement can be due to several factors: 1. It might be due to another artery clogging up. For confirmation, prefer a cardiologist and get your tests done like ECG, ECHO, STRESS TMT, etc. and necessary blood work. 2. It might be due to inactivity after stent placement and thus depleted cardio pulmonary reserve (capacity to exercise), leading to pain and discomfort in chest. 3. Some patients of cardiac diseases suffer from shoulder problems like rotator cuff tendinitis, bicepetal tendinitis, or simple paraspinal muscle spasms in neck. Treating them can also relieve of discomfort.