Question 1

could someone get a heart attack or stroke from blocked veins?

Accepted Answer

Yes, can happen: Typically, may be associated with obstruction of large venous plexi over surface of brain, and may be an association with pregnancy, female hormones, BCP's, and a variety of vasculitides, plus misc other causations.  Classical is a sagittal sinus thrombosis.

Question 2

is it possible for you to get a heart attack or stroke from blocked veins?

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Yes, can happen: The venous sinuses within the brain circulation can be the issue in some strokes, and heart problems could be caused by venous obstruction with secondary emboli.  This is complex with many varying mechanisms.  The mayo clinic, and johns hopkins websites provide more detail.

Question 3

need doctor's help! what do you call the condition when your heart grows extra veins when another vein is blocked?

Accepted Answer

Collateral: It is called collateral circulation.

Question 4

which stent is best for heart vein our doctor said the heart vein is blocked so which stent u will recommend and any advice plz ..

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For the heart doc: This question is best answered by the cardiologist that will be doing the procedure. There are a number of stent types; the type that is best for you will depend on the specific situation at hand, including which vessel is blocked, how much is blocked, etc.  You should address your concerns with your cardiologist and ask which he thinks is best and why.

Question 5

if one heart vein is blocked and doctors are recommending for stent which stent is best and doctor said it's not harmfull but better to put stent...

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Cardiologist decides: There are several stents available from several companies as well a different types of stents.  Your cardiologist will decide which is best for you based upon your medical history and the findings on your angiogram.

Question 6

left and right arms upper part often have pin and needles feel
is it some blood vein block on the arm or somethings wrong with the heart vein blocked?

Accepted Answer

At your age and with: your description, your symptoms are most likely due to cervical arthritis with nerve impingement. A health care professional will be able to evaluate this for you and recommend appropriate treatment. Make an appointment with your primary care practitioner.

Question 7

mom had heart angiography put to wires in her heart veins cause was blocked, now has hematoma in inner thigh, dr said it ok , but worried how to cure?

Accepted Answer

Angiography: A hematoma is not uncommon after angio. It usually resolves in a few weeks without problem.

Question 8

hello sir . in my college time i indulge into bad habbits and i inject myself in my arms veins. now my arms veins look blocked from outside.how can this thing solved.? and is there any chance of heart attack by blocking arms veins.?

Accepted Answer

Vein injection : Every habit starts with motivation and reward that feeds it. We won't ever solve the root of your vein problem only by looking at the blockage.  You should develop a trusting relationship with a primary care doctor. A blocked vein can be an emergency, go to the hospital

Question 9

81 year old almost completely blocked aortic valve and vein near the bottom of the heart. normal wall motion, ef 57 am i a surgical canidate? i will see a surgeon and so nervous. cath showed valve blockage, echo showed moderate blockage after cath?

Accepted Answer

: Would need to see you and the studies to be able to help. Discuss your worries with the Surgeon. get a good assessment of risks and benefits and then decide if you want to follow their advice.

Question 10

do veins return blood to the heart?

Accepted Answer

Veins: Blood flows out to the tissues through the arteries and capillaries and back to the heart and lungs via the veins.

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Need doctor's help! what do you call the condition when your heart grows extra veins when another vein is blocked?

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Which stent is best for heart vein our doctor said the heart vein is blocked so which stent u will recommend and any advice plz ..

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If one heart vein is blocked and doctors are recommending for stent which stent is best and doctor said it's not harmfull but better to put stent...

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Left and right arms upper part often have pin and needles feel is it some blood vein block on the arm or somethings wrong with the heart vein blocked?

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Mom had heart angiography put to wires in her heart veins cause was blocked, now has hematoma in inner thigh, dr said it ok , but worried how to cure?

A member asked:

Hello sir . in my college time i indulge into bad habbits and i inject myself in my arms veins. now my arms veins look blocked from outside.how can this thing solved.? and is there any chance of heart attack by blocking arms veins.?

A member asked:

81 year old almost completely blocked aortic valve and vein near the bottom of the heart. normal wall motion, ef 57 am i a surgical canidate? i will see a surgeon and so nervous. cath showed valve blockage, echo showed moderate blockage after cath?

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Do veins return blood to the heart?

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