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A member asked:
Just had a cardiac cath & dr said just minor 50% blockage & no stent needed. confused 50% to me is a lot so what would be my next step to make 50% a 0%?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Listen to your doc.: Risk of stenting is not trivial. If 50% lesion is not causing any symptoms then treating it can only get you into trouble. Good on your doc for not doing something you did not need. Doc will probably recommend risk reduction with monitor of BP and lowering of cholesterol. If you smoke you should quit. Exercise will probably be recommended.
Answered 8/18/2014
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<50% is not blocked: Serious coronary blockages begin at 50%. < 50% means mild blockage, atherosclerosis, that needs medical therapy , usually cholesterol lowering medications ( statins) to prevent progression of narrowing.
Answered 2/26/2017
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