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My father (55) had angioplasty with 3 stents ,three years back, when and how to check the heart condition? is angiography required?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Symptoms: Generally a stent should not be giving problems. Make sure your father sees cardiologist annually. He or she will determine if father needs evaluation.

Answered 7/18/2018

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