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Side effects after stent implanted in heart artery?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Generally none: Generally there are none if everything goes well. There can be a variety of complications however.

Answered 1/3/2020

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Dr. Francis Uricchio answered

Specializes in Cardiology

2 main ones: The 2 main problems with stents after placement are: 1) stent thrombosis where the stent clots off abruptly causing heart attack and risk of death, and 2) renarrowing of the stent. Renarrowing occurs in 5% of medicated stents and approximately 20% of unmedicated stents.

Answered 6/3/2018

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