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How long does a heart stent last?
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Complicated answer: So many factors affect this...Nature and degree of blockage, type of stent, diabetes, smoking, medication...See your cardiologist for a more detailed answer.
Answered 6/26/2014
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Sometimes 4 ever: Stents can last very long time.
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