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Anyone Know Does Stent Have To Be Replaced If So How Often

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Ireland, IN
November 25, 2017
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I think a lot of people have theirs for years with no problems. My ex-husband has had one that works fine for 10 years but I have to have two replaced every year as they collapse and we're not sure why.

November 25, 2017
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I looked up brilinta thinners apparently it does cause bleeding I guess like allof then do they say to use a soft toothbrush so I am assuming it can cause gum bleeding and yea it does cause nose bleeds fun wow

November 29, 2017
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

No it didn't move or clog it's just I do b worried that it would 😕

November 28, 2017
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

my stent were metal made from a strong metal very expensive titanium why did yours move and clog if everything is alright then I do not get it!!
are you eating right and your taking meds it should not happen

November 28, 2017
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

why did it get blocked or clogged the first time and move what kind of stent did u have

November 28, 2017

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