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Has Anyone Ever Been Told By Their Cardiologist That The Stents They Have Had For Several Years Are Turning Into Gel?
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posted September 17, 2019
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Not heard that before and I have 10 stents dating back 28 years. I would be interested in hearing about any experiences from others

posted October 28, 2019
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Got my first ones over 20 years ago and they still seem to be working.

posted September 26, 2019
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Never heard of that, I have had stents since 2003, I have 11, last Cath they said my coated stents and my plain stents were OK !

posted September 19, 2019
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

what type of stent do you have?

posted October 27, 2019
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I have one 7 yrs still fine never heard that before x

posted September 21, 2019 (edited)

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