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I have 3 bare metal stents in my right coronary artery. how often should these be checked by a cardiologist and how is the check done?
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At least once a yr: By clinical check up and if symptomatic u may need a nuclear stress test!
Answered 1/2/2013
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Based on symptoms: Scar tissue can occur around the stent. You will feel the same type of symptoms the you had prior to the stent. Your cardiologist can determine what type of testing you need to assess that. If no symptoms we usually perform a stress test every 2 to 3 years.
Answered 3/3/2013
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