Question 1

i had two stent put in my rca on the 25th of february. when can i begin to exercise?

Accepted Answer

Review this: With your cardiologist.  You may require a form of closely monitored exercise after something like you describe, referred to as cardiac rehab.

Question 2

what do you do if your stent is rejected? is there any other options? can you put in a new stent?

Accepted Answer

Clarify please: Stents can be used in different parts of the body. Please resubmit this post and clarify what type of stent you are referring to.

Question 3

my husband has had a stent put in february 2018. his bp has been high now for last few days. what should we do to bring it down?

Accepted Answer

Call or see doctor: he may need immediate intervention or addition of a drug by his physician/ cardiologist, you haven't mentioned any numbers, so we don't know whether his BP is dangerously high or not, wish you both wellness

Question 4

if my husband had angioplasty and stent put in last week how long must we wait before being intimate again?

Accepted Answer

Ask your doctor: Nothing about a stent should impact intimacy.  The underlying heart trouble might.  Ask you doctor about your specific case.

Question 5

if  pt had a drug-eluting stent put in, and needs to get it replaced several years later, is that more or less risky than 1st procedure, or the same?

Accepted Answer

Stents: Stents are not replaced as they are permanently implanted and are not removed. Restenosis or renarrowing in stents can occur but rarely. Patients can also get narrowing in other artery segments. Both may be handled with repeating stent implantation with similar risk as the first procedure.

Question 6

hi, i had a stent put in on thursday and i have a flight booked for next wednesday (6days after the procedure). is it ok for me to fly? it's a short flight of about 2 hours. 
ps. there were no complications with the procedure.
thanks?

Accepted Answer

After stenting: I assume you're feeling very well and you state that the angioplasty and stent placement went very well.. If there was no associated myocardial infarction or heart muscle damage just prior to or just after the stent placement, most cardiologists permit flying after a week.

Question 7

how painful will it be to have a ureteral stent put in?

Accepted Answer

Anesthesia: You will not be feeling it.  That's why there are drugs and anesthesiologists.

Question 8

extremely worried about my brother. involves a stent put into his heart, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Support: Just be there for him and let the medical team do their work. If your brother smokes, encourage him to stop. Reinforce the importance of taking his prescribed medicines religiously. Help him exercise and eat a balanced diet.

Question 9

is having a stent put in your arteries mean you need to retire from your job?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Depends on many factors such as extent of disease, overall heart function and type of job but a cardiac stent dos not typically require retirement or disability.

Question 10

had stent put in after a positive stress test. how long must i stay off work?

Accepted Answer

Depends on your job: You can return to work based on your comfort level and level of activity. All of these depend on how physically demanding your job is.  You should consult your cardiologist with these details and make a decision.

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I had two stent put in my rca on the 25th of february. when can i begin to exercise?

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What do you do if your stent is rejected? is there any other options? can you put in a new stent?

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My husband has had a stent put in february 2018. his bp has been high now for last few days. what should we do to bring it down?

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If my husband had angioplasty and stent put in last week how long must we wait before being intimate again?

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If pt had a drug-eluting stent put in, and needs to get it replaced several years later, is that more or less risky than 1st procedure, or the same?

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Hi, i had a stent put in on thursday and i have a flight booked for next wednesday (6days after the procedure). is it ok for me to fly? it's a short flight of about 2 hours. ps. there were no complications with the procedure. thanks?

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How painful will it be to have a ureteral stent put in?

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Extremely worried about my brother. involves a stent put into his heart, what to do?

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Is having a stent put in your arteries mean you need to retire from your job?

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Had stent put in after a positive stress test. how long must i stay off work?

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