When is Stenting Really Necessary?
Friday January 5, 2007
The controversy surrounding drug-eluting stents aside, cardiologists may be using too many stents, period. Studies indicate that stenting procedures, for moderate coronary artery blockages, yield results that are no more favorable than medical therapy. But don't expect your cardiologist to point this out to you - you may have to bring it up yourself. Read When is Stenting Really Necessary?
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I just underwent a stend implant based on a 95% artery blockage. How it got blocked I have no clue as I have ALWAYS eaten properly, take fish oil, work out regularily and run frequentlu. I’m a poster boy for NOT getting this disease. Anyway, it is done now. What really concerns me is my lack of time to do sufficient research. But, with 95%, it seems logical to have added one. My cholesterol and Triglycerides are all within normal range, yet the doctor put me on cholesterol reducing drugs and Plavix. All I really wanted to take was fish oil but am now afraid to stop taking them. I am aware of the need for the Plavix, but not the other.
Would love to hear from others with similiar conditions.