Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Husband has artherosclerosis, stent in rca in nov, 2012, left main 60%, lad is 70%, on medications, ef43%, feels fine, is it ok to gym and do weights?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Check: Sounds like he has a cardiologist range of activity can be guided by last stress test. No smoking weight loss and graded exercize are reasonable. Common sense: if it hurts stop! if tired - rest.
Answered 8/7/2013
5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What % of narrowing do you need for a stent as I've got 60% of mid LAD and been dishcharged from cardio ? Put on statins asprin ect .
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My 60 y dad had coronary stent placement in LAD artery for incidental finding of coronary block(80%)at 53 yr of age .Am I at risk for CAD in future ?
11 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
If my lcx and LAD are less than 50% blocked (lcx due to stenting) but my ramus gets totally blocked, can this cause a heart attack?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Should i get a stent, have bypass surgery, or try medicines for 100% blocked lad? If medicines, what are the most effective medicines for that.Thanks
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Have you had any patients who got a sudden blocked LAD artery, MI, and SCA, and who survived despite stent failure (permanent total blockage)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
My husband has CAD and had a stent placed in his lad. One dr. Says stay on plavix (clopidogrel) and the other says it doesn't matter. Why the controversy?
3 weeks ago, stent placed due to 95%+ blocked lad. Since then, i often feel a bit of pressure or pinching like feeling. Not pain...Just discomfort. Is this normal?
If at LAD there is stenonis 80% at proximal, RCA there is long stenosis 60% at mid & stenting has not be done, whether AF ablation can be performed?
I had a DES placed in my LAD 30 days ago. How long does it take for the endothilial cells to cover the stent cage in this type of stent?
Had a heartattack a few weeks ago and had a stent placed in her LAD, Wondering if it was safe to ride roller coasters at the great escape. ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
